GREEK FRIED CHEESE (SAGANAKI)

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4 Tbsp. butter

1 egg, well beaten

1 tsp. flour

2 Tbsp. Brandy 1/2 lb. kasseri cheese*, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Juice of 1/2 lemon

 

Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat. Beat the

egg and flour together, and dip the slices of cheese slices in the

mixture. Fry until well browned on both sides. Remove from the heat

and add the brandy. Carefully ignite the brandy with a match, and

shake the skillet until the flame is extinguished. Squeeze the lemon

juice over the cheese and serve from the skillet along with crusty

bread. Serves 6 to 8.

*Available in finer supermarkets and Middle Eastern specialty shops.

Parmesan or Romano cheese may be substituted.