Saganaki - Greek Fried Cheese with Thyme Honey and Sesame

Saganaki takes its name from the small two-handled pan it's fried in. The trick is a quick dip in water before the flour, which gives a crust that shatters. Thyme honey and sesame turn it from a meze into something close to dessert.

Serves 2 - 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 slab (about 200g, 1.5cm thick) kefalotyri, graviera or halloumi
• 3 tbsp flour
• 4 tbsp APSOGO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp APSOGO Organic Greek Thyme Honey
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Lemon wedges
• Black pepper

Method

1. Dip the cheese briefly in cold water, then coat both sides in flour and shake off the excess.
2. Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Fry the cheese 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Don't move it while it cooks.
4. Transfer to a plate. Drizzle the honey over, scatter the sesame, add pepper and a squeeze of lemon. Eat immediately.

Tip

Halloumi holds its shape best if you're nervous about the cheese melting through the crust.

All the APSOGO ingredients in this recipe are available at apsogo.com.