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Halloumi saganaki – pan-fried Cypriot cheese
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Halloumi saganaki – pan-fried Cypriot cheese

Golden slices of Cypriot halloumi with lemon. Saganaki is the Greek technique of frying cheese in a small pan; this version uses halloumi from Cyprus.

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15 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units
  • 14.1 oz Cypriot halloumi
  • 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 stk Lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp Fresh oregano or mint

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the cheese

    1. Cut the halloumi into slices about 1 cm thick. Pat dry and lightly coat in flour.
    Knife
  2. 2

    Fry until golden

    1. Heat oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
    Pan
  3. 3

    Serve immediately

    1. Squeeze lemon over the hot cheese and scatter with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
    Pan

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Nutrition

Calories

310kcal

Protein

21g

Fat

23g

Carbs

6g

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