Saganaki

Name: Saganaki
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz block of Kefalograviera or Halloumi cheese; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano

A sizzling Greek meze of pan-fried cheese with a crisp golden crust, finished with a squeeze of bright lemon.

15 minutes

Serves 4

Appetizer

Contains common allergens

Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Cut the cheese into slabs about 1/2 inch thick and pat the surfaces dry with paper towels so they sear rather than steam.

2
Run the cheese briefly under cold water, then dredge each piece in the flour, pressing to coat all sides and shaking off the excess.
3
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the cheese and fry 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms and the interior just begins to soften.
5
Transfer to a warm plate, squeeze lemon over the top, sprinkle with the fresh oregano, and serve immediately while the crust is crisp and the center is molten.

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