greek fried cheese (saganaki)
Greek Fried Cheese (Saganaki) A visit to a Greek restaurant anywhere in the world is likely to feature waiters setting this dish ablaze and parading it through the room, accompanie...
Ingredients
- 4tablespoonbutter
- 1egg, well beaten
- 1teaspoonflour
- 1/2poundkasseri cheese*, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2tablespoonbrandy
Directions
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Greek Fried Cheese (Saganaki) A visit to a Greek restaurant anywhere in the world is likely to feature waiters setting this dish ablaze and
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4 tablespoons butter 1 egg, well beaten 1 teaspoon flour 1/2 pound kasseri cheese*, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons brandy Juice of 1/2
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Parmesan or Romano cheese may be substituted
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Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat
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Beat the egg and flour together, and dip the cheese slices into the mixture
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Fry until well browned on both sides
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Remove from the heat and add the brandy
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Carefully ignite the brandy with a match, and shake the skillet until the flame is extinguished