Saganaki (fried cheese) made with beer batter

Saganaki (fried cheese) made with beer batter
4.8/5 rating (4 votes)

  • Complexity: easy

Ingredients

  • 4 thick cheese slices (talagani/halloumi, or graviera, or kefalotyri or formaela, or any melting cheese you like)
  • 1/2 can beer
  • all-purpose flour
  • pepper
  • oil, for frying

Directions

    1. In a bowl, mix the beer, pepper, and as much flour as needed to make a thick batter.

    2. Dip the cheese slices into the batter and place them in a pan with hot oil. Fry on once side, then the other side, until golden. Place on absorbent paper. Serve hot, with lemon juice.