Saganaki Flambé
Why This Recipe Works
- A cast iron skillet evenly browns the cheese.
- Crunchy walnuts and sticky honey complement the salty cheese.
Saganakiis a traditional Greek dish of fried cheese that some Athenian restaurants flambé tableside, using a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to put out the flames. Here, that classic gets a makeover with crunchy walnuts, floral honey, and fresh parsley. Serve it alongside crusty bread or crackers for a spectacular appetizer that'll have your guests cheering, "Opa!"
Recipe Details
Saganaki With Walnut Vinaigrette (Greek Pan-Fried Cheese) Recipe
Saganakiis a classic Greek appetizer of pan-fried cheese, which may or may not get flambéed. Here, we give the dish a small twist, serving the cheese topped with a toasted-walnut vinaigrette.
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For the Walnut Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup choppedraw walnuts(about 1 ounce;30g)
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil(1/2 ounce; 15g)
2汤匙honey(1 ounce;30g)
1teaspoon刚挤d lemon juice, from about 1/4 of a lemon
1tablespoonchoppedfresh parsley
For the Cheese:
2teaspoonsneutraloil, such assafflower或油菜
One5- to 6-ounceslabhalloumior kasseri cheese (140 to 170g; about a 1-inch-thick slice)
To Flambé (optional):
1/4cupouzo, tsipouro with anise, or arak (2 ounces; 55g); optional
To Serve:
Crusty breador crackers, for serving
Directions
For the Walnut Vinaigrette:In a small saucepan, toast walnuts in olive oil over medium heat until nuts are golden brown and aromatic, about 4 minutes. Stir in honey and simmer until foamy, about 1 minute. Finish with lemon juice and parsley and set aside.
For the Cheese:In a small cast iron skillet, heat neutral oil over high heat until smoking, about 3 minutes. Add cheese and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then flip, using a slotted offset spatula, to fry the other side. Remove from heat, leaving cheese in the pan.
To Flambé (optional):Pour alcohol into a small pot and warm over medium heat until steaming, about 1 minute. Turn off heat and, using a stick lighter (see note), carefully light the fumes from the alcohol. Immediately pour the flaming alcohol over the cheese. (Use caution, as the fat in the pan will ignite in a glorious display.) Pour walnut vinaigrette on top to put out the flames. Serve right away alongside crusty bread or crackers.
服务没有烧过的:Pour walnut vinaigrette directly over fried cheese. Serve right away alongside crusty bread or crackers.
Special equipment
10-inch cast iron skillet, stick lighter
Notes
Using a stick lighter to flame the alcohol keeps your fingers safe.
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Nutrition Facts(per serving) | |
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245 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 245 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
Cholesterol28mg | 9% |
Sodium254mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C 2mg | 11% |
钙198毫克 | 15% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 80mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |