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Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe

VIDEORECIPE Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe

This easy recipe teaches how to make an authentic homemade Saganaki, an appetizer of Greek cuisine. Don't miss it!

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 12 lb feta Added to
  • 12 Cup black sesame seeds Added to
  • 12 white black sesame seeds Added to
  • 1 Cup water Added to
  • 1 Cup maize starch Added to
  • 1 Cup vegetable oil Added to
  • With Added to
  • 12 spoon cracked black pepper Added to
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Directions

20 min.
1. Step

About an hour before cooking, remove the feta from the container and wrap it in a clean paper towel to drain the brine.

Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

2. Step

Place three small bowls on the countertop. In the first one pour the black and white sesame seeds and stir them together. Fill the second bowl halfway with water. Add the cornstarch to the third bowl.

Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

3. Step

Add the oil to a frying pan over medium heat and allow it to warm up.

Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

4. Step

Dip the feta in the water so that it is coated on all sides. Then, dip it in the cornstarch and coat the feta on all sides. Return the feta to the water and coat the feta again on all sides. Then, move the feta to the sesame seed mixture and press the feta into it, pressing down carefully, and turning it if needed so the feta is completely coated with sesame seeds on all sides.

Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

5. Step

Place the feta in the pan with the warm oil and turn the heat to low to prevent burning. Cook the feta for 5 minutes on one side, then flip the feta and cook it on the other side for 3 minutes. The sesame seeds will be light brown and toasted.

Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

6. Step

Transfer the cooked feta to a small serving plate. Drizzle it with a small amount of honey and sprinkle the black pepper on top.

Authentic Greek Saganaki recipe - preparation step 1

Source: Youtube

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