Saganaki

Saganaki
Greece
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 200g kefalotyri or graviera cheese (or halloumi as a substitute), cut into 1 cm thick slices
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preparing the Cheese

Rinse the cheese slices under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.

Dredging the Cheese

Place the flour on a plate and dredge each cheese slice in the flour, making sure to coat all sides. Shake off any excess flour.

Frying the Cheese

In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Carefully add the floured cheese slices to the skillet.

Fry the cheese for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Serving

Remove the cheese from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Enjoy your meal!