Ouzo-Marinated Greek Cheese |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This starter is an easy version of the fried cheese dish, saganaki, which is traditionally paired with a glass of ouzo. It's great with freshly grilled pita bread. Ingredients:
1 12-ounce piece of kasseri cheese, room temperature |
1/2 cup ouzo (unsweetened anise liqueur) |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper |
pita bread |
Directions:
1. Cut cheese lengthwise into four 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Arrange in single layer in shallow dish. Mix ouzo, oil, parsley, thyme and pepper in small bowl. Pour over cheese. Marinate at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours, turning once.
2. Preheat broiler. Remove cheese from marinade and transfer to 4 small broiler-proof gratin dishes. Drizzle 2 teaspoons marinade over each piece of cheese. Broil until cheese is soft and just begins to melt, about 4 minutes. Serve with bread.
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