Saganaki

Ingredients

• •8 oz Saganaki or Halloumi cheese, cut into ½-inch thick slices
• •½ cup all-purpose flour
• •1 egg, beaten
• •¼ cup breadcrumbs
• •2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• •1 lemon, cut into wedges
• •2 tablespoons brandy or ouzo (optional, for flambéing)
• •to taste salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1Pat cheese slices dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. 2Set up a breading station with flour in one shallow bowl, beaten egg in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt in a third.
3. 3Coat each cheese slice in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
4. 4Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry cheese slices 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
5. 5Transfer fried cheese to a plate lined with paper towels to drain briefly.
6. 6Serve immediately on a warm plate, squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top, and optionally flambé with a splash of brandy if desired.

💡 Saganaki should brown fast enough that the cheese softens without completely melting. Serve immediately because it firms again as it cools.

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