ReceptnaptárSaganaki (fried cheese)
Saganaki is Greek fried cheese, named after the small two-handled pan it is made in. Dipped in flour and fried in hot oil, it gets a crisp crust and melts soft inside, and lemon juice freshens it.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Sprinkle the cheese slices quickly with water, then coat them in flour.
- Fry in hot olive oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side until a golden crust forms but the inside hasn't yet melted out.
- Serve at once, sprinkled with lemon juice.
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Tips
- Dip the cheese in cold water before frying, then dredge it in flour, so the flour sticks and forms a crust.
- The oil should be hot and the frying short: 1-2 minutes per side, otherwise the cheese runs out.
- Serve immediately, because cold it hardens.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over it right before serving.
Frequently asked questions
What can replace kefalotyri?
Graviera, halloumi, or any firmer, well-melting cheese that does not run in frying.
Why does the cheese run out?
It was fried too long, or the oil was not hot enough. Short, hot frying is the answer.
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