Saganaki
- 3 slices hard, Greek, sheep cheese*, 2-inches by 2-inches, 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick
- Flour for breading
- Olive oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons ouzo
- 1 lemon, halved
- * Vlahotyri (sheep and goat cheese) or Kefalograviera
- Dip the cheese slices in cold water, then flour them lightly.
- Heat 1/4-inch olive oil in a wide pan until smoking.
- Fry cheese slices 30 to 40 seconds on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain briefly on paper towels.
- Warm ouzo over a low flame.
- Put slices of cheese in a cast metal serving dish, pour ouzo over the slices and, standing clear, ignite the ouzo.
- Allow to burn briefly, then extinguish fire with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
- Suggested drink: Kourtakis Retsina of Attica
hard, flour, olive oil, ouzo, lemon, goat cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/saganaki-recipe.html (may not work)