Saganaki
Your cardiologist likely won’t approve of this, but the Greek appetizer, saganaki, is something that you’ll crave once you’ve had it.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 lb. Kasseri cheese (kefalograviera cheese is better but impossible to get here in Montana.)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. milk
- Flour
- Olive oil for pan frying
- Brandy
- Lemon juice
Method:
Slice the cheese in 1/3 to 1/2 thick slices. In a shallow bowl beat the egg with the milk. Dip the cheese in the egg mixture and then dredge well in the flour. Place the coated cheese in a preheated cast iron fry pan over medium heat and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and delicious. Flame the cheese with about 1 oz. of brandy (and for effect belt out “Opa!” – pronounced “oh pa” – while the cheese flames.) After the flame dies down squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve hot with a really crusty French, Greek, or Italian bread.
Opa!
Great pic of an incredible appetizer.
The cheese, the lemon, the saltiness..mmmmmm