PAN-SEARED GREEK CHEESE (SAGANAKI)

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A delicious Greek appetizer of delicious, melting cheese

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Appetizer

Time 8m

Yield 6 portions

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sm. lemon
½ lb. Kefalotyri, or Graviera or Kasseri (or Pecorino) cheese
--- --- all-purpose flour
--- --- pepper, to taste
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, slice the cheese into wedges, about 3" long and ½" thick. Run each piece under the tap and then pat dry slightly. Dredge cheese lightly in seasoned flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, arrange slices in a single layer in the skillet. Pan-fry the cheese until golden brown. Flip to cook on the other side. Transfer to a serving dish and squeeze some lemon juice over the cheese.
  • Serve warm, as is or, cut in small bites.

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