Kasseri Saganaki (Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey)
A recipe for Kasseri Saganaki (Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey) inspired by our visit to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
Servings 2 -4 Servings
Ingredients
- 10 pistachios finely chopped
- 8 ounces Kasseri cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Place a small skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chopped pistachios and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and wipe the skillet clean.
- Cut the Kasseri cheese into 2-3 inch long, 2/3 inch thick slices. Spread the flour on a plate. Pour the cold water into a bowl. Dip each cheese slice into the water, then coat with flour.
- Place the small skillet back over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Once heated, add a slice of the floured Kasseri and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove to serving plate and repeat with remaining slices, adding more oil as needed.
- Drizzle the fried slices with honey, sprinkle with toasted pistachios, and serve immediately.