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Traditional Greek Fried Cheese (Saganaki)

Posted on Nov 20th, 2022
by Chef's Pencil Staff
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Saganaki

What’s not to love about fried cheese? This traditional Greek recipe is made with kefalotyri, kefalograviera, halloumi or other specialty Greek cheeses as they do not melt at high temperatures, making them perfect for frying!

All you need is a wedge of cheese, and some flour… as well as a little patience as you wait for it to form a golden crust. This recipe is incredibly easy and delicious!

Note: Saganaki is a word used for many other Greek dishes made in a special frying pan such as shrimp saganaki.

Saganaki

Traditional Greek Fried Cheese (Saganaki)

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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 6 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 slices hard greek cheese   kefalotyri or other hard cheese
  • juice of one Lemon
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red Clay Hot Honey
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour

Instructions
 

How to Make Saganaki:

  • Dip the cheese in water and dredge both sides in flour, making sure it is coated on all sides.
  • Into a small heavy-bottomed pan add some oil. As soon as the oil heats, add the cheese and fry for a few minutes on both sides, flipping the saganaki carefully with a spatula, until nicely colored.
  • Cook until cheese is golden brown about 1 1/2–2 minutes, and fry until the bottom is browned, about another 30 seconds or so.
  • Remove from pan and place on a plate, top with lemon juice and a drizzle of honey.

Notes

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