Saganaki
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Author Notes: Flaming Greek Cheese - Foodie-isms
Serves 4
- 1 slice of Kefalotiri (Greek styled cheese)
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1/4 cup of flour mixed with salt & pepper
- 1 shot Ouzo, Greek anise-flavored aperitif
- Mix the flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Roll the cheese into the flour mixture to coat evenly.
- Heat equal parts of olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet. When the pan is hot, fry the slice of cheese for about 90 seconds per side. Add and ounce of Ouzo to the pan and ignite. Opa!
- Remove pan from the heat. When the flames have extinguish move the cheese onto a serving platter.
- Squeeze the juice of the lemon wedge on the warmed cheese.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish You (Intentionally) Set on Fire
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about 2 years ago Foodie-isms
You made me smile. That is something your grandkids will always remember (and love)!
about 2 years ago betteirene
I was so excited when a couple of Greek restaurants opened in neighboring towns because I though it'd be a fun way to introduce some of the grandkids to saganaki and moussaka, and then I was so disappointed because neither one offers saganaki. Now Grandma's gonna be putting on her own show! Thanks for posting the recipe.
about 2 years ago Foodie-isms
I am glad I could help. This is such a fun and tasty appetizer to make. Enjoy!
about 2 years ago Lizthechef
I lived in Chicago in the early 1970's after college. We loved a Greek restaurant, "Diana's" where the whole restaurant went "Oop-aah" (and drank) every time they flamed the saganaki. I have been searching for the name of this dish for years - thanks. Boy, it doesn't sound Greek, does it? Nonetheless, I know that it what we would order, so many years ago.