This can be a fun way to start an evening or just have a bit of fun at the
table.
-= Exported from BigOven =-
Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese) (Low Carb Version)
This is a nice bit of fun at the table. De-carbed to make it more diabetic
friendly
Recipe By: Pete Romfh
Serving Size: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Main Ingredient: Cheese
Categories: Diabetic, Vegetarian, Meatless, Winter, Superbowl, New Year,
Fall, Fry, Simple - Easy, Snacks, Hors dOeuvres, Brunch, Appetizers
-= Ingredients =-
8 ounces Hard Greek Cheese ; - Kasseri, Graviera, or Kefalotyri
1/4 cup Egg Substitute
1/4 cup Low Carb Baking Mix
1/2 cup pure olive oil ; - not extra virgin
1 large ~~ lemon ~~; - OR
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brandy ; - optional
-= Instructions =-
Cut the cheese into four 1/4" slices and put them in a bowl with the egg
substitute. Place the baking mix is a zip-lock bag, then take each piece of
cheese and shake it in the bag.
Place the cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes before frying. Remove from
the freezer just before frying. (The secret to the dish is to have the
cheese very cold and the oil very hot.)
When ready, drop the cheese into a very hot frying pan with a thin layer of
olive oil. It browns nicely before the cheese melts.
You may do the next part in the hot pan or on a warmed plate at the table
depending on the situation. I like to do the whole thing tableside on a
small burner but I'm kind of a "show off".
Add the brandy to the hot pan and tip it to ignite the fumes. Let it flame
for a few moments and then put the flames out by squeezing a couple quarters
of a big lemon on it. It is traditional to shout "Opa!" (Hooray!) while
doing this.
Serve with sections of Whole-wheat pita that have been lightly brushed with
oil and toasted in the oven.
A full-bodied dark beer or strong lemonade may be served with this.
AN ALTERNATIVE OPTION: (Southwestern Flamin' Cheese)
Change the cheese to Pepper Jack. Change the liquor to Tequila, and shout
"Yee Haw!"
Dust the fried cheese with a bit of chile powder and serve it with toasted
low-carb tortilla wedges.
Margaritas go well with this version.
Each (1.2 oz) serving (exclusive to the pita or tortilla) contains:
Cals: 177, FatCals: 127, TotFat: 24g
SatFat: 6g; PolyFat: 1g, MonoFat: 6g
Chol: 25mg, Na: 165mg, K: 133mg
TotCarb: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g
NetCarbs: 1g, Protein: 9g
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Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org