Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSantiago's BodegaSaganaki Recipe

Saganaki Recipe

Inspired by Santiago's Bodega
Time15m
Serves2

haloumi cheese, olive oil, oregano, flambéed brandy, pita bread

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese

    Slice the haloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.

  2. 2

    Heat the Pan

    In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot.

  3. 3

    Cook the Haloumi

    Add the haloumi slices to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 4

    Add Oregano

    Sprinkle dried oregano over the cooked haloumi slices while in the pan.

  5. 5

    Flambé the Brandy

    Carefully add the brandy to the pan and use a long lighter to ignite it. Allow the flames to subside as the alcohol burns off.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove the pan from heat and serve the saganaki with warm pita bread on the side.

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