Flaming Greek Cheese! Food Wishes - Saganaki

Kefalotyri

🥗Healthier: Feta

💰Cheaper: Halloumi

Feta is lower in fat and Halloumi is more accessible.

flame-proof alcohol

🥗Healthier: none

💰Cheaper: none

Alcohol is essential for flambéing.

Unwrap the Kesari cheese and slice it into pieces between a quarter and a half inch thick.

Brush each side of the cheese lightly with water or wet it under the faucet.

Dredge both sides of the cheese in flour, ensuring it is completely covered, and brush off the excess flour.

Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat until it starts to smoke.

Pour about 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the hot skillet.

Carefully place the floured cheese into the skillet using tongs.

Cook the first side for about 2 minutes until it forms a golden-brown crust and the cheese begins to ooze out.

Quickly flip the cheese over without hesitation and cook the second side for about 30 seconds, until a quarter to a third of the cheese is melted.

Remove the skillet from heat and pour over the brandy.

Ignite the brandy with a long lighter and yell 'OPA' as it bursts into flames.

Extinguish the flames with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or oregano.

Serve immediately with toasted bread.

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