Greek Saganaki

Name: Greek Saganaki
Ingredients: 8 (1/2-inch) slices kasseri cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces each); Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups brandy, or enough to cover cheese slices; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 rounds of pita bread, brushed with olive oil, grilled and quartered; 1 cup kalamata olives

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

8 (1/2-inch) slices kasseri cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces each)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups brandy, or enough to cover cheese slices
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 rounds of pita bread, brushed with olive oil, grilled and quartered
1 cup kalamata olives

Directions

1

Season both sides of the cheese with salt and pepper.
2

Place the cheese in a shallow dish and cover with brandy.
3

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4

Season the flour with salt and pepper.
5

Remove the cheese from the dish, reserving 1/4 cup of the brandy, and dredge in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
6

In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
7

Pan-fry the cheese for 2 minutes on each side.
8

Add the reserved brandy and carefully flame the liquor, shaking the pan back and forth several times.
9

Add the lemon juice, to taste.
10

Remove from the pan and serve with the pita bread and olives.