Best Feta Saganaki With A Sesame Seed Crust Recipes

FETA SAGANAKI WITH A SESAME-SEED CRUST

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Make and share this Feta Saganaki With a Sesame-Seed Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 lb hard greek feta or 1/4 lb telemes cheese
1 large egg
1 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

The feta should be a rectangular, not triangular, piece.
Cut it into four 1/2-inch slices and cut each slice into quarters to get bite-sized rectangles.
Beat the egg lightly in a shallow bowl. Spread the sesame seeds onto a large plate. Dip the cheese in the egg and then in the sesame seeds.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet.
Place about 6 of the cheese pieces in the skillet, and sauté over medium-high heat.
As soon as the feta begins to soften, flip it over to brown on the other side.
Remove and serve hot.
Repeat with the remaining feta and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.4, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 84.7, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3

GREEK FETA SAGANAKI

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Saganaki is a cheese-based Greek appetizer. The original Greek version is typically fried. The cheese is typically made from sheep's milk. Delicious regional variations include the use of Formaella cheese in Arachova and cheese in Cyprus. In the United States, saganaki is made differently. Instead of being fried, the cheese is usually covered with Brandy extract, and set aflame at the table when served (typically with a shout of "Opa"). The cheese is then extinguished with the juice of a fresh-squeezed lemon and sometimes served with pita bread. The invention of the "Flaming Saganaki" is usually attributed to Chicago restaurateur Chris Liakouras. What we're going to be making is a pan-fried version with slices of ripe tomatoes.

Provided by tha ARTIST

Categories Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 8 slices, 2-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, sliced
dried leaf basil, for decorational effect
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

Slice your feta into small squares, about 2×4 inches- you should be able to get 8 slices out of the 8 ounces.
In a small bowl- beat egg with oregano. Dip each slice of feta in egg, shake of excess and coat with flour till evenly covered.
In a large frying pan- heat olive oil over medium heat. Quickly cook cheese in oilve oil, until golden on both sides. Pat dry with paper towels.
Arrange feta on a large (& pretty) plate with thick tomato slices, season with S & P, garnish with basil.
Enjoy!

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