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Greek Saganaki Cheese
4 servings · 18 min total
Golden pan-fried halloumi with a crisp crust and squeaky, salty center, finished with lemon and honey. A quick, irresistible Greek starter.
Ingredients
- 300 g halloumi, sliced into 1cm slabs
- 40 g wheat flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- black pepper to taste
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Sesame
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Method
- 1.
Dust the halloumi — Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels and dust each side lightly with flour, shaking off the excess.
- 2.
Fry until golden — Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp at the edges.
- 3.
Finish and serve — Transfer to a plate, squeeze over lemon juice, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with oregano, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Serve immediately while hot and squeaky.