Saganaki (Fried Cheese)
Saganaki is a traditional Greek appetizer featuring pan-fried cheese, often served with a squeeze of lemon. This recipe uses kefalotyri cheese for its classic flavor and firm texture. It's a quick and impressive dish that's perfect for sharing.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 10 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten og melk. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 250 gkefalotyri cheese, cut into 1-inch thick slab
- 0,25 koppall-purpose flour
- 2 ssolive oil
garnish
- 1 stk.lemon, cut into wedges
Utstyr
shallow dish · spatula · frying pan
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish.
- 2
Dredge the kefalotyri cheese on both sides in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Shake off any excess flour.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a small, heavy-bottomed frying pan or saganaki pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Ensure the oil is hot enough to achieve a good crust.
- 4
Carefully place the floured cheese into the hot pan.
- 5
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is softened in the center.
Omtrent 3 min
Kokkens tips: Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- 6
Remove the saganaki from the pan and immediately transfer it to a serving plate.
- 7
Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Kokkens tips: For an authentic experience, if comfortable and safe, you can flambé the cheese with a shot of ouzo or brandy before serving.
Hold den god
Saganaki is best enjoyed immediately and does not store well.