05/07/2022

Saganaki with Brandied Figs and Almonds

Panfried cheese is a delicious starter when served with brandied figs and a sprinkling of almonds.

Serves:

4 Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

150g dried figs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup brandy
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
4 cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
rosemary sprigs
200g saganaki cheese*
plain flour, for coating
oil, for frying
1 tablespoon toasted slivered or flaked almonds
freshly ground black pepper
toasted pita bread, for serving

Method

Combine figs, brandy, orange juice, honey, cloves, salt and a few sprigs of rosemary in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes until soft. This can be made in advance and will keep refrigerated for a week. Just before serving, if cheese is not already thin, cut into thin, wide slices. Moisten cheese slices with a little cold water and coat in flour. Heat an oiled pan until very hot and pan sear saganaki until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately with a spoonful of Brandied Figs, sprinkle with almonds, rosemary sprigs and pepper, and serve with pita bread.

Tips

*Saganaki cheese is usually the semi-hard and salty Greek style cheeses – kefalograviera, kefalotyri or graviera. You can also use haloumi, but the texture is different as that is a Cypriot-style salty, stretched curd cheese.

Appetisers, Entrees, Savouries, Snacks, Starters
July 5, 2022
Naomi Crisante

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