Fried Feta Cheese Saganaki
User Reviews
4.2
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
639 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Fried Feta Cheese Saganaki
Description
This recipe involves heating a shallow layer of cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. The feta is beaten in egg and thoroughly coated with flour before frying. The cheese cooks for about two minutes on each side until a golden crust forms without melting the cheese inside. After frying, excess oil is drained off using paper towels. A fresh lemon wedge is squeezed onto the hot cheese just before serving, adding acidity that contrasts with the richness.
The result is a crunchy exterior with warm, creamy feta inside. This method preserves the cheese's shape and texture while adding a savory fried element. It is ideal as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 block feta cheese about 100-150 grams / 3, 5-5oz
- 1 egg
- flour
- cooking oil for frying
- lemon fresh
Instructions
- Cover the bottom of a non-stick frying pan (about 2 fingers ) with frying oil.
- Heat over medium-high heat.
- Beat the egg in a wide bowl .
- Dip feta in the egg and then coat with flour.
- Cook in frying oil for aproximately 2 minutes on each side or untill it gets a golden brown color.
- Transfer to papaer towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve by squeezing a few drops of fresh lemon on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 639 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 639kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1117mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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