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Saganaki: photo of the dish
Illustrative photo: Tammy Green from Chicago, USA — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Appetizers & nibbles

Saganaki

A slice of cheese fried in a pan until it has a golden crust and a melting centre. Served very hot, sometimes with a squeeze of lemon, it is a classic of Greek meze.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the cheese into slices about 1 cm thick.
  2. Quickly dip the slices in flour, tapping off any excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the slices for 2 minutes on each side, until a nice brown crust forms.
  5. Squeeze lemon over the top, add a little pepper, and serve immediately.

Variations and tips

Sweet-savoury version. Add a drizzle of honey just before serving for an interesting contrast.

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Original Ecomely recipe.