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ingredients
1
Tbsp olive oil
1
piece Kasseri cheese, ¾ inch thick by 6 inches long
¾
cup ouzo
½
cup flour
2
Tbsp ouzo
1
lemon, cut into wedges
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directions
Step 1
Substitute brandy for the ouzo if desired.
Step 2
Dip the cheese wedge in the 3/4 cup ouzo or brandy then dredge in flour.
Step 3
Heat oil in an 8-inch cast-iron pan until almost smoking.
Step 4
Add the cheese. Fry approximately 1 to 1½ minutes until golden on one side then turn it over. Fry the other side for another minute.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoons ouzo or brandy to pan.
Step 6
The cheese will ignite. To extinguish the flame, cover pan with a lid.
Step 7
Squeeze lemon over the cheese and serve.