Saganaki - ctc

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesFeta cheese
1eachEgg; beaten
1teaspoonFresh oregano; finely choppd
Flour to coat
2tablespoonsOlive oil
Black pepper
Tomato slices

Directions

Slice 8 ounces of Feta cheese into 2" x ⅜" squares (about 8 slices). Combine 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano; dip slices of feta in egg, then shake off excess flour and coat well in flour. Quickly saute 4 slices of cheese, on medium heat, in 2 tablespoons olive oil until golden. Remove from heat, and pat dry.

Repeat with remaining slices. Season with black pepper. Arrange on plate with thick tomato slices. Serve with wedges of lemon.

From "Cheap Thrills Cuisine", printed in "Birmingham Post-Herald", 7/12/95