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Fried Cheese

Fried Cheese

Fried Cheese Shopping List:

Kefalotyri or kasseri cheese, sliced lengthwise in ¼-inch-thick wedges (about 1 pound for 4 people)
2 egg yolks minced with 2 tablespoons water
Flour
Olive oil
2 lemons, cut in quarters

Fried Cheese Preparing Instructions:

1. Dip cheese slices into egg-yolk mixture, then into flour, coating each side evenly. Shake off excess flour.
2. In a 10-inch skillet, heat a ¼-inch layer of olive oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the cheese. Fry first on one side, then on the other.
3. Remove from skillet and squeeze some lemon juice on each slice. Serve immediately. Allow 2 slices for each person.

Fried Cheese Recipe: SERVES 4

Fried Cheese