FRIED SAGANAKI CHEESE WITH FIGS, HONEY, OREGANO & ALMONDS
A delicious Greek take on the classic cheese & fig combination. Omit oregano or almonds or substitute them for different herbs and nuts if you like.
Ingredients
200g or 1 packet of Odysea Saganaki Cheese
75g plain flour for dredging
1 free range egg, beaten
Olive oil for frying
2 ripe figs
Greek honey to serve
1 sprig of fresh oregano
25g skin on almonds, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place the cheese under running water and then dredge in flour, shaking of the excess.
- Pre heat a large heavy bottomed pan and add the oil. Dip the cheese into the egg and fry in the hot oil over medium heat until golden on either side.
- Carefully remove the cheese and drain on absorbent paper. Top with torn figs, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with oregano and almonds, serve immediately.