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Flaming Greek Cheese Saganaki Recipe

A delicious and dramatic Greek appetizer made with fried cheese, often flambéed at the table.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Kefalotyri or Kasseri cheese cut into 1 cm thick slices
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 half Lemon for squeezing
  • 1 shot Brandy or Ouzo for flambéing

Instructions 

  1. 1. Dredge the cheese slices in flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. 2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. 3. Fry the cheese until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. 4. Remove the pan from heat and pour the brandy or ouzo over the cheese.
  5. 5. Carefully ignite the alcohol with a lighter or match. Let the flames die down.
  6. 6. Squeeze lemon juice over the cheese and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 100mg | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Appetizer, Cheese, Greek
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