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Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)
Saganaki is a Greek appetizer made with fried kasseri cheese. Chef John's recipe includes flambéing the cheese for a show-stopping presentation!
Makes:2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese
- 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature
- ½ lemon, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
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Directions
Prep:10 mCook:5 mReady:15 m
- Brush each side of kasseri cheese with water; dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
- Preheat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking; pour in olive oil. Carefully place floured cheese in hot oil and cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden-brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
- Remove from the heat and place skillet onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy into the skillet over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.