MAKES 24 BITES
INGREDIENTS
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, dry, not packed in oil, sliced
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
¼ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. lemon zest
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb. kasseri cheese, cut into 1½" cubes
¼ cup flour
1 tbsp. thinly sliced mint leaves
Canola oil, for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place tomatoes in a bowl and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Soak until soft, about 15 minutes; drain, add to the bowl of food processor with oil, olives, oregano, zest, juice, garlic, salt and pepper and puree until smooth; set aside.
2. Heat 1½" oil in a deep 12" skillet to 375°. Dip cheese in cold water and dredge in flour. Working in batches, fry, flipping once, until golden brown on all sides, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and top each saganaki with 1 tsp. tapenade; garnish with mint.



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