Alexi's Saganaki Recipe
Kasseri Cheese flamed with brandy and served with pita
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Cut the Kasseri cheese into thick slices, about 1 inch each.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Cheese
Place the cheese slices in the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Flip the Cheese
Carefully flip the cheese slices and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the other side.
- 5
Flame with Brandy
Pour the brandy over the cheese and carefully ignite with a long lighter or match. Allow the flames to subside as the alcohol burns off.
- 6
Serve
Serve the flamed cheese hot with warm pita bread and lemon wedges on the side.
