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Saganaki

🇬🇷 A dish from Greece

Saganaki, a dish from Greece
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In Greek cuisine, saganaki is any one of a variety of dishes prepared in a small frying pan, the best-known being an appetizer of fried cheese. It is commonly flambéed in North America.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscheese, flour, olive oil, lemon
🔥Cooking methodpan-fried in a small skillet, sometimes flambéed
👅Flavour & stylesalty, savory, golden crispy edges
🕒When it’s eatenserved hot as an appetizer or meze

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Saganaki come from?
Saganaki is a dish that originated in Greece.
What is Saganaki?
In Greek cuisine, saganaki is any one of a variety of dishes prepared in a small frying pan, the best-known being an appetizer of fried cheese. It is commonly flambéed in North America.