Greek Saganaki Flaming Cheese
Ingredients
| 1/3-1/2 lb Greek Kasseri cheese, about 1/3 inch thick | ||
| egg | ||
| 1 tbs milk | ||
| flour | ||
| Olive oil | ||
| Brandy | ||
| Lemon Juice |
This flaming cheese dish is quite dramatic when brought to the table. The measurements for this dish leave room for interpretations. Be very careful when igniting this wonderful cheese.
- Cut a slice of Kasseri cheese about 1/3 inch thick.
- Mix the egg with the milk, then dip the cheese into the egg mixture, then dip it into the flour.
- Fry in a bit of oil in a skillet, using medium heat until golden grown on both sides.
- Add a little brandy and flame, then add a squirt of lemon juice.
- In Greece, this flaming is usually done table side for a dramatic effect.
- If you choose to do this, be very careful
- Serve with crackers or crusty bread.
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