Saganaki Flambe Recipes

SAGANAKI: FLAMING CHEESE

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This is so very simple, very impressive and fun to make! "Opa"... (Prep time includes marinade time)

Provided by rosie316

Categories Spreads

Time 2h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb kasseri cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick, brick or wheel)
2 tablespoons olive oil (more if needed)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup ouzo
2 fresh lemons, cut into wedges
4 pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles for serving

Steps:

Slice the cheese into 1/2" thick triangles or 3-4" squares (depending on the style you buy).
Place brandy into a zip-lock baggie and add cheese portions, seal and let marinate for 2 hours).
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over a med/high heat. Remove cheese portions from marinade, reserving marinade for later use.
Dredge cheese thru the flour, shaking off excess.
Fry the cheese slices approx 2 minutes, flip with spatula and fry an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat when nicely seared on each side and gooey.
Now here is where you need to heed a caution -- Carefully carry the cast iron skillet to the dinner table. Pour 1 ounce of the brandy marinade over the top of the fried cheese, and immediately set ablaze with a lighter. (Be sure to yell "Opa". Immediately squeeze a lemon slice over the top to dowse the flames.
Serve with warmed pita slices and additional lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 215.2, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1, Protein 4.4

FLAMING GREEK CHEESE (SAGANAKI)

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This flaming cheese ritual was started by restaurateurs in Chicago, who encouraged customers to yell, 'Opa!' as the plate was being ignited. You can recreate the tradition at home in minutes, whether you'd like to spark up a little romance with an old flame on date night or just try a fast and fun cheese dish on a chilly weeknight. Serve with sliced fresh or grilled bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature
½ lemon, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

Brush each side of the kasseri cheese with water. Dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
Preheat a well seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking. Pour in olive oil. Carefully place the floured cheese in the hot oil. Cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
Remove skillet from heat and transfer onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Now you can exclaim "Opa!" and marvel at the fire. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 543.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GREEK SAGANAKI

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Serve this pan-fried feta cheese with slices of ripe, red tomatoes and lemon.

Provided by Elizabeth Chorley

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

Slice feta into 2x3/8 inch squares, about 8 slices. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the oregano. Dip each slice of feta in egg, shake off excess, and coat in flour.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Quickly cook cheese in olive oil until golden, turning once. Pat dry with paper towels.
Arrange feta on a plate with thick tomato slices, season with black pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 655.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SAGANAKI FLAMBE

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Make and share this Saganaki Flambe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debi9400

Categories Greek

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 slices gruyere (1/2 inches thick slices) or 4 slices provolone cheese (1/2 inches thick slices)
1/4 cup flour
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
1 ounce brandy, warmed

Steps:

Dust the cheese lightly with flour.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and when melted, fry the cheese until golden brown on both sides.
Remove skillet from stove, pour jigger of warmed brandy over the cheese and light with a long matchstick.
Serve immediately, when flame subsides, with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 1.5, Protein 1.2

CLASSIC SAGANAKI WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

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Categories Cheese Olive Appetizer Fry Lemon Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package kasseri cheese or Pecorino Romano, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rectangular slices
All purpose flour
3 tablespoons (about) olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
tomato wedges
pita wedges
Kalamata olives

Steps:

Rinse cheese slices under cold water (do not pat dry). Coat with flour. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add cheese and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minutes per side. Transfer to plates.
Squeeze lemon over cheese; sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Serve with tomatoes, pita and olives.

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