How to Make Fried Cheese - Saganaki

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Ricotta provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a high smoke point.

Cut a large piece of kasari cheese or harumi cheese from Cyprus or Greece.

Dredge the cheese in flour mixed with a little nutmeg.

Marinate the cheese in cognac for two to three hours in the refrigerator, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Melt some butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry the marinated cheese in the melted butter until golden brown on each side.

Remove excess butter from the skillet after frying.

Add the remaining cognac to the skillet to flambé the cheese.

Bring the flaming cheese to the table after the flames have died down.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cheese, avoiding the seeds.

Garnish with kalamata olives and serve with pita chips or warm pita bread.

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