Saganaki...Greek Cheese Appetizer

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Ingredients

2 slices kefalotyri cheese (each one approx. the size of a slice of bread and just as thi
2 ounces Ouzo, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 a lemon, cut in half

Preparation

1
Cut cheese slices in half, diagonally and place in a small container, and pour 1 oz Ouzo over it, cover and refrigerate for 2 hrs
2
After 2 hrs remove from fridge
3
In a small pan (do not use nonstick or coated pans) heat olive oil and butter over medium heat
4
Scoop flour onto a small plate
5
Take cheese pieces out of marinade, do not dry, and dredge all sides in the flour
6
Add to pan and cook one side until golden, then turn over and brown the other sides, this will take just a few minutes
7
Remove pan from heat and pour 1 oz Ouzo over top
8
Ignite with a lighter and allow flames to burn for a few seconds
9
As they start to die down squeeze the lemon over top to douse remaining flames
10
Throw lemon wedges into pan and yell "Opa!"...yes this is required!
11
Serve immediately, right out of the pan with greek pita wedges
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About

Source: my own version of a popular greek meze

Saganaki is a popular appetizer in most greek restaurants because with the presentation comes a bit of a fire show...but its the taste of the cheese prepared in this manner that will make you come back for more!

Tags:

Cheese
greek food
appetizers

Yield:

4.0 appetizers

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Friday, June 3, 2011 - 6:27am

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