Name: Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek Inspired
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature; 0.5 lemon, or to taste; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

Ingredients

2 serv.

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

Instructions

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