Why you’ll love saganaki:
Quick: Make this recipe in only 10-minutes Delicious: This cheese is so dang good. Drizzle it with honey and fresh thyme for added flavor Greek: This is just one of my many classic, Greek dishes that you’ll love to bring into your home
Ingredient Notes:
Graviera: This cheese is produced in Greece, primarily in Crete, Lesbos, Naxos, and Amfilochia. It resembles gruyere, which is a Swiss cheese, and is very popular in Greece (next to feta). Brandy or Bourbon: Adding booze into this is what helps light the fire (literally) and create that flambéed effect.
How to make saganaki:
What kind of cheese is saganaki made of? It is made with graviera cheese which is largely produced in different regions of Greece. Is saganaki different to halloumi? Similar to halloumi, saganaki fries well and keeps its shape. Halloumi goes a little darker when fried, and is more squeaky when you chew it but similar. Is saganaki authentic Greek? Absolutely! It is a traditional starter of Greek cuisine. What does saganaki taste like? Cheese is mild but the burnt-off alcohol offers a vinegar flavor. Eat it hot and it’s gooey, and delicious.
Other Greek recipes you’ll love:
Greek Homestyle Baked Beans Greek Lemon Rice Soup Greek Panzanella Salad
