Feta Saganaki (Pan fried Feta cheese)

Step 1

To prepare this super easy feta saganaki, start by cutting the feta cheese into 1 block approx. 2cm  or 1 inch thick.

Step 2

Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk it with a fork.

Step 3

In another bowl add the flour and the pepper and using a spoon mix to combine.

Step 4

Dip the feta cheese into the whisked egg and then roll into the flour. You want the feta cheese entirely coated with flour.

Step 5

Pour your oil to the frying pan until it is about 1 cm / 0.5 inch full.

Step 6

Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it has reached 180C/350F. If you don’t have a kitchen thermometer, drip a drop of the egg in the pan. If it sizzles immediately your oil is about the right temperature.

Step 7

Fry the feta until nicely coloured. Use a slotted spoon to flip the feta saganaki over carefully, so that it is nicely coloured on both sides. (about 2 minutes each side)

Step 8

When done, place on some kitchen paper to absorb the extra oil.

Step 9

Squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon on top (or the honey and sesame seeds) and serve your feta saganaki while still warm!