Saganaki, the greek fried cheese

servings2 servings preparation time10 min.difficultyeasypricevery cheap

Ingredients

  • 120 g kefalograviera or kefalotyri ou graviera (gruyere) cheese
  • 50 g flour
  • olive oil for frying
  • 1 lemon

Utensils

  • 1 small non-stick frying pan

Making

1

First, cut the cheese into parallelogram slices 2cm thick.

Note
Note

If you cut the cheese into thinner slices, it may melt in the pan.

2

Pass the cheese slices under cold water and then in the flour. Then shake to remove the excess flour.

3

Heat the olive oil over high heat in a small non-stick pan. You will need to add as much oil to cover about half of the cheese for frying.

4

Fry the cheese until golden brown, turning it over to the other side.

Note
Note

Drain them on absorbent paper to remove excess fat.

5

Cut the lemon into quarters and arrange them around the saganaki and serve hot.

You can accompany your saganaki with horta vrasta, a green or cucumber-tomato salad and especially a glass of ouzo or a greek craft beer as a drink!
Enjoy your meal !
Saganaki, le fromage frit grec

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