Flaming Greek Cheese! Food Wishes - Saganaki

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  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  4 роки тому +16

    Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/263750/Flaming-Greek-Cheese-Saganaki/

    • @ajs11201
      @ajs11201 4 роки тому +3

      What--no cayenne in this recipe? :-)

    • @derekmckenzie1171
      @derekmckenzie1171 3 роки тому +2

      @@ajs11201 Totally looked like a hit of cayenne at 5:37...
      Would it be Chef John without cayenne?!?!

  • @ArgaAnders
    @ArgaAnders 6 років тому +13

    I had this in Greece, and at the restaurant that I visited they used ouzo as a flaming agent. That aniseedy flavour went very well with the cheese!

  • @AuntieVeraCharles50
    @AuntieVeraCharles50 6 років тому +1121

    "Flaming Greek Cheese" was my stripper name in the late '70's.

    • @LangFitness
      @LangFitness 6 років тому +48

      AuntieVeraCharles50
      I remember.

    • @craigchastain7016
      @craigchastain7016 6 років тому +21

      Bow Down
      And aroma? They go hand-in-hand, I guess.

    • @Tonithenightowl
      @Tonithenightowl 6 років тому +3

      Auntie.. I'm still laughing lol You missed your calling. You should be doing stand up.:o)

    • @ksenos69
      @ksenos69 6 років тому +3

      Καλό!

    • @pyrotek40
      @pyrotek40 6 років тому +5

      AuntieVeraCharles50 hahahahaha great one

  • @GeoffBernard
    @GeoffBernard 6 років тому +301

    You know when I woke up this morning, I thought to myself "I sure hope there is a new Food Wishes video today."
    Thank you for making the highlight of my otherwise rough day.
    I'm the Drew Breese of my fried cheese!

    • @dpfunk78
      @dpfunk78 6 років тому +3

      Nice. But FYI - It's Brees. Boiler up.

    • @RandyFortier
      @RandyFortier 6 років тому +1

      I hope today is a better day for you, Geoff!

  • @shahram72
    @shahram72 6 років тому +12

    Chef John, I cook a lot. I watch cooking videos, a lot! You are hands down my favorite chef to watch and I have learned so much from you. Thank you, chef.

  • @jzderf
    @jzderf 6 років тому +5

    Chef John you saved me! My wife and I don't like anything "big" for valentines anymore, but we still like to celebrate it in tiny little ways if possible. I had totally blanked on it for today, but she loves saganaki (which we haven't had in years), so I will be making this tonight!

  • @jamesdooling4139
    @jamesdooling4139 6 років тому +87

    My husband is a total Irish meat and potatoes bore. But, he will eat cheese sticks in crappy restaurants like there's no tomorrow. I've added this recipe to this year's Valentine's Evening dinner menu. I'm on the way to the store in an hour. Food Wish me luck.

    • @lunayen
      @lunayen 6 років тому +4

      James Dooling
      Good luck! If your husband can stand sucky cheeses, I'm sure that this will be a surprising treat for him.

    • @therealfrisco3859
      @therealfrisco3859 6 років тому +3

      So are you the wife using his youtube profile?

    • @marcustuuhetoka1340
      @marcustuuhetoka1340 6 років тому +2

      James Dooling , uh husband, SMH

    • @Nosfistis512
      @Nosfistis512 6 років тому +1

      food luck to you and happy v-day!

    • @Slikviq
      @Slikviq 6 років тому +4

      Slim Jim He could have a husband.

  • @tinabina8371
    @tinabina8371 5 років тому +1

    My all time favorite!!!! I make it at home and since no one but me likes it in my house, I get it all to myself.

  • @marijane8665
    @marijane8665 6 років тому +4

    Yummm, this makes me so hungry! I have lived in the Chicago suburbs all my life and have had Saganaki many times at the famous Greek west side restaurants that serve it. I love it all but the best I’ve had is a local restaurant in DeKalb Illinois, Elwood Steak and Seafood, that uses a Greek imported cheese called kefalograviera that he imports from Greece. It’s the best!!

    • @dougfenske2039
      @dougfenske2039 2 роки тому

      Used to order it at a dinner-theater place...now defunct. RIP Canlelight Dinner Playhouse

    • @marijane8665
      @marijane8665 2 роки тому

      @@dougfenske2039 I remember Candlelight Dinner Playhouse from 50 or so years ago when my husband and I were first married. There were several dinner playhouses back then but I think they’re all gone now😢

  • @BotanicAlpaca
    @BotanicAlpaca 6 років тому +30

    a greek person loves you, now and for ever!

  • @PetersPianoShoppe
    @PetersPianoShoppe 6 років тому +114

    As a pure-blooded Greek, may I say, Opa!! And thank you for posting this.

    • @shadyzbabii420
      @shadyzbabii420 6 років тому +1

      Peter Zachos Zachos is a great last name lol

    • @whoeveritis717
      @whoeveritis717 6 років тому +2

      P J As a Greek i'm guessing this is not a last name

    • @davejones5747
      @davejones5747 6 років тому +1

      You look part Turkish

  • @peanutbutterdijonnaise
    @peanutbutterdijonnaise Рік тому +1

    Me and saganaki go way back. My family and I would dine on special occasions at a wonderful little Greek restaurant on the south end of Indianapolis (now closed) when I was a little kid. There was a belly dancer and all! I vividly remember us being served this wonderful flaming cheese and loving not just the spectacle but the rich and unique flavors!
    Looking back, I’m so glad my parents took us out to try Greek foods. I’ve loved saganaki ever since, and have had equally delightful dining experiences involving this dish at other restaurants compared to my first.

  • @timothychang34
    @timothychang34 6 років тому +1

    your voice and this channel could bring about world peace.

  • @sujatara
    @sujatara 6 років тому +66

    Flaming Greek cheese is my favorite kind of Greek cheese

  • @JJRush_
    @JJRush_ 6 років тому +2

    We ordered Saganaki everytime we went to a Coney Island restaurant in Detroit! I can't imagine not ever having it because it's awesome! The only difference being in Detroit they serve it with warm homemade Pita bread OMG It's SOOOOOO amazing!!!!!!

  • @LangFitness
    @LangFitness 6 років тому +1

    This guy can make cooking anything interesting.

  • @omgthatsmymom
    @omgthatsmymom 3 роки тому +1

    I love that you always leave the mess-ups in your videos and then show how to fix them. That is so much more valuable to those trying to make the recipe than you showing a perfect version. Great job and I love your humor.

  • @alekat9429
    @alekat9429 6 років тому +17

    The old Greek recipes indeed used to flambe the hard cheece(if you can't find a Greek one,just search for a danish like Arla's for example)using brandy,cognac. The method is the same. Now we do it in simple way. That's why you'll read from many Greeks saying,this is not right. Παίδες ηρεμία,στα παλιά βιβλία του Τσελεμεντε και στις καλές παλιές εποχές έτσι έκαναν το σαγανάκι. Μην γράφετε ότι προσβαλλεστε κιόλας...chill

    • @justtzortz2010
      @justtzortz2010 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly hard Danish i think is the best for saganaki

  • @margiejcupcakeprincess4711
    @margiejcupcakeprincess4711 4 роки тому

    I grew up in Detroit Michigan and spent many many hours in Greek Town this is one of my faves

  • @briangleason5597
    @briangleason5597 4 роки тому

    This is the best food in the world. Thank you Chef.

  • @mikep6175
    @mikep6175 6 років тому +335

    Hey Chef John I made this but used all different ingredients and didn't follow your method and it didn't turn out very good what did I do wrong?

    • @justinmajor9728
      @justinmajor9728 6 років тому +52

      Everything

    • @kiltlvr
      @kiltlvr 6 років тому +7

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @fikkitchen
      @fikkitchen 6 років тому +8

      😂😂😂

    • @StinkySobaccos
      @StinkySobaccos 6 років тому +21

      Nothing. You got the result that YOU were supposed to get.

    • @whitter86
      @whitter86 6 років тому +14

      That's just you cooking pal

  • @timi7844
    @timi7844 6 років тому +220

    Yes, I said oopa.

  • @karenhayes6932
    @karenhayes6932 6 років тому

    This dish took me back to my favorite Greek Restaurant in Chicago, The Parthenon. That was in the 70’s but I can still remember this wonderful dish. Thanks!

  • @quickmike420
    @quickmike420 4 роки тому

    First had this at the Parthenon in Chicago back in the 70's. Awesome!!

  • @connie1445
    @connie1445 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Chef John, I had this for the first time today at a Greek restaurant in Tarpon Springs Fla. I love it and was looking for a recipe, I will try yours , but I'm sure you nailed it.

  • @r.mcbride2837
    @r.mcbride2837 6 років тому +8

    Ahhhhhh! I saw "flaming" and "cheese" and ran right over here! I wasn't disappointed!
    Now I'm having fantasies about it that involve me grabbing the skillet, the bread and a spoon and running away to hide in the barn and eat the WHOLE THING BY MYSELF!!(HAHAHAHAHAHA!
    (that was my maniacal evil laugh, btw...)

  • @shinnam
    @shinnam 5 років тому +1

    Had flamed saganaki with honey honey walnuts.... yummmm

  • @compscript7973
    @compscript7973 4 роки тому

    I stopped at a Greek restaurant and got this dish every time I went to Chicago.
    I fixed this dish over and over again like 50 times before I finally got it right. Any hard cheese that melts slowly will work.
    It is best to use a thin metal spatula.
    This is my favorite dish along with fried cheese sticks dipped in beer cheese soup.

  • @danieledmunds3602
    @danieledmunds3602 6 років тому +20

    Never before in my life have i clicked on a video faster

  • @laclapp7
    @laclapp7 6 років тому +7

    Chef John your soothing cadence in these videos always makes me feel better when I’m having a rough day. Thanks for always being there.

    • @herzeliedstein573
      @herzeliedstein573 6 років тому +1

      Is it because he doesn't know how to voiceover post-edit and voices over each snippet? I refuse to believe he talks like this in real life.

    • @davidmeale9572
      @davidmeale9572 11 місяців тому

      Gets on my nerves !

    • @laclapp7
      @laclapp7 11 місяців тому

      @@davidmeale9572 eat glass

  • @albertnash888
    @albertnash888 2 роки тому +1

    Never EVER go to a Greek restaurant without ordering this delicious flaming hot saganaki cheese as an appetizer.

  • @sovereignmind6822
    @sovereignmind6822 4 роки тому

    i love saganaki. Reminds me of a local 24 hour Coney Island me and my friends used to eat at all the time. We would get the saganaki and the same guy would always come out to light it and he would shout “OOOOOO-PAAAAAA” at the top of his lungs, I’m talking taking a deep breath before hand and shouting it like he’s brutally scolding his kids... mind you this was at like 3am lol. Half the dining room would jump out of their chair in shock when he did it, while the other half was just bracing themselves for it as this was just standard operation at this particular location. It closed down a few years ago, good memories tho and great saganki.

  • @thomasbernecky2078
    @thomasbernecky2078 6 років тому +77

    That's a freakishly small pan

    • @Hotrodelectric
      @Hotrodelectric 6 років тому +18

      Goes with his freakishly small wooden spoon. I wouldn't doubt that Chef John stole them from a Keebler elf.

    • @dimz796
      @dimz796 5 років тому +5

      Well, the dish takes its name from saganaki, a small pan with two handles like those in regular pots/saucepans, where the cheese is usually fried in.

    • @smoog
      @smoog 4 роки тому

      I've seen much smaller.

  • @gmgaka
    @gmgaka 6 років тому +18

    In Greek, saganaki is the name of the frying pan used to cook this delicacy, but due to common use for frying cheese the recipe has obtained the name of the pan, thus saganaki. For instance we also have "shrimps saganaki" which is cooked with shrimps (obviously), fresh tomatoes and cheese. The preferred cheese for the "traditional" saganaki should be a hard salty cheese, which in Greece is usually one named "kefalotyri" (κεφαλοτυρι). The piece of cheese should be dipped in water and then covered entirely in flour (and the sides) fried on high heat quickly on both sides. The trick is the final "product" to maintain it's initial shape, so melted cheese in the frying pan is considered...well a flop (sorry Chef!)! In Greece, traditionally we don't flambe it, but since we enjoy saganaki cheese with ouzo, why not flambe it in ouzo!!. No cayenne, no bread, no parsley. Just lemon and ouzo! Άει γεια μας!

    • @pwntmatch
      @pwntmatch 6 років тому

      technically and hard cheese works. So yeah...

  • @luvveyduvvey
    @luvveyduvvey 6 років тому +1

    I love your attitude and humour so much chef. I feel a kindred spirit vibe with you. Thanks so much for all you do!

  • @beelzedog
    @beelzedog 6 років тому +1

    I had this at an amazing Greek restaurant with my wife’s family in Chicago. Man I wish we were going back soon. Yum.

  • @Crzyrednckmexican
    @Crzyrednckmexican 6 років тому +6

    that cayenne at the end 👌🏻 Classic

  • @abbi1349
    @abbi1349 6 років тому +405

    Exactly what i need as a lactose intolerant person. Flaming diarrhea.

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 6 років тому +27

      Nikki This made me laugh for the first time this day. I'm sorry!

    • @Shinogu
      @Shinogu 6 років тому +6

      And as always...

    • @r.mcbride2837
      @r.mcbride2837 6 років тому +15

      But... it would be worth it...

    • @damedelim3621
      @damedelim3621 6 років тому +9

      Perfect for a stay at home type of day ♡

    • @palaceofwisdom9448
      @palaceofwisdom9448 6 років тому +19

      If I ever hear someone shout "Opa!" from the ladies' room, I'll know it's you.

  • @themodmoderator
    @themodmoderator 6 років тому

    This video's "and as always... enjoy" was extra special

  • @immortalsofar7977
    @immortalsofar7977 5 років тому +1

    This is better than any Greek I've seen make it.

  • @keyia1983
    @keyia1983 6 років тому +9

    Looks absolutely divine..yummy yummy yummy

  • @Silmerano
    @Silmerano 6 років тому +44

    To all the lonely people in the comments with no one that loves them or even cares about their existence.
    Happy Valentines Day.

    • @dankerthanclanker
      @dankerthanclanker 4 роки тому +1

      It also happens to be my birthday that day. I might make that just to cheer myself up.

  • @elisabethblackwood3921
    @elisabethblackwood3921 6 років тому +1

    I had a crummy day, thanks for making it a bit better

  • @filthydwarf
    @filthydwarf 6 років тому +1

    Saganaki is awesome hello from Greece

    • @filthydwarf
      @filthydwarf 6 років тому +1

      The cheese is pronounced cash- airy

    • @rachelleeddins9010
      @rachelleeddins9010 5 років тому

      filthy dwarf
      You’re the Fiery Fairy 🧚‍♂️
      of your Kasseri 🧀 🔥

  • @NurseShayRN
    @NurseShayRN 6 років тому +192

    Had my earphones while my mom slept and I screamed "OPA!!". I'm outside typing this😂

    • @faizanabbasi7286
      @faizanabbasi7286 6 років тому +1

      Golden Ma HAHAHAHAHAGAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHQAHAHHA

    • @supersonicguy556
      @supersonicguy556 6 років тому +1

      no you aren't

    • @NurseShayRN
      @NurseShayRN 6 років тому

      Ahmad Hejja this was written a week ago dude

    • @supersonicguy556
      @supersonicguy556 6 років тому +1

      i know, but you did not get kicked out of your house for yelling opa at night at any point in your life

    • @NurseShayRN
      @NurseShayRN 6 років тому

      Ahmad Hejja lmao you DO NOT have a black mother 😂 GTFO

  • @custos3249
    @custos3249 6 років тому +910

    Still waiting on that anti-valentine's recipe. Preferably something that goes well with loneliness and existential dread that won't leave me.....feeling sad and pathetic.

    • @user-cd5rv4oz4m
      @user-cd5rv4oz4m 6 років тому +20

      Custos
      I'm here . 2nd pathetic single girl.

    • @jjjjasonnnn
      @jjjjasonnnn 6 років тому +96

      This recipe except drop the pretense and up the brandy.

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 6 років тому +23

      Custos Nah. The day has only the power you give to it. If you say it's a day to feel miserable and single it is exactly that. Just think of it as just another day.

    • @spicybeantofu
      @spicybeantofu 6 років тому +22

      Its just another day, I dont get why people think they need a special day to let their other know they love them.

    • @user-cd5rv4oz4m
      @user-cd5rv4oz4m 6 років тому +4

      Nati Whatever Saying that my day gonna be good is not a solution!

  • @MsxXtinaXx95
    @MsxXtinaXx95 6 років тому +1

    I am Greek and I've never eaten saganaki like that, we just fry it... but damn I am so hungry right now!!!

  • @Russtastic
    @Russtastic 6 років тому

    Yes, yes, yes!!! Most Excellent!

  • @ffarleyman
    @ffarleyman 6 років тому +13

    All of the inflections in your voice is making me fly into a rage.

  • @silverlink454
    @silverlink454 6 років тому +85

    Oh you and your cayenne.

  • @journeytotheeternalcity
    @journeytotheeternalcity 6 років тому

    Just ate this today at Kokkari in San Francisco. Amazing!!!!!

  • @smequals
    @smequals 5 років тому

    I love Saganaki! One of life’s treasures!

  • @ChefRafi
    @ChefRafi 6 років тому +67

    Saganaki and Greek octopus 🐙 yum!

    • @olyvoyl9382
      @olyvoyl9382 5 років тому +2

      My grand nephew's favorite.

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre 6 років тому +7

    My plans for Vday...
    Dinner for 2
    Alcohol for 6
    And a movie for 1

  • @user-cd5rv4oz4m
    @user-cd5rv4oz4m 6 років тому +2

    I love you chef John . from algeria ❤

  • @SarahLizDoan
    @SarahLizDoan 4 роки тому

    I totally said Opa! This looks absolutely delicious! Thank you!

  • @adamemac
    @adamemac 6 років тому +95

    Just in case you forgot, Chef. 😉 Can you PLEASE make pineapple fried rice? If so, thanks!

    • @brwi1
      @brwi1 6 років тому +6

      adam mac never heard of it but I’m intrigued!

    • @adamemac
      @adamemac 6 років тому +8

      Brwi1, you don't know what you're missing, it's delicious!! I think it originated as an Asian dish and pretty much still is. Just the right amount of sweet mixed with savory. Gee thanks, now I'm STARVING! Haha

    • @leem3876
      @leem3876 6 років тому +4

      Have you seen a Chef transfer the rice into the pineapple to finish cooking in the oven? My cook in Chengdu made it for us often like this and I have never been able to duplicate it.

    • @adamemac
      @adamemac 6 років тому +5

      Lee M Wow, no I haven't. But it sounds like an awesome idea! I'm sure a lot of the pineapple juice was infused into the rice when it was done cooking. That's a really neat idea for Chef John to try out. Hopefully he reads this! Haha

    • @cubanandy9905
      @cubanandy9905 6 років тому +4

      I'm calling the police

  • @percym.6108
    @percym.6108 6 років тому +22

    I'm a simple person. I see cheese, I rUN TO A NEW VIDEO AS FAST AS I CAN

  • @tomsummers2533
    @tomsummers2533 3 роки тому

    I always love when you do the fork thing over the crispy cheese

  • @lisalu101
    @lisalu101 6 років тому +1

    One of the very best things in life 🤤OPA!

  • @mike81399
    @mike81399 6 років тому +19

    This Cheese​ is on fire!

    • @alexgabor8440
      @alexgabor8440 4 роки тому +2

      mike81399 cheese walking on fire!

  • @serialbets
    @serialbets 6 років тому +5

    Time to make some Moussaka next!!

  • @AlLaST0I2
    @AlLaST0I2 5 років тому

    Saganaki with fried eggs = heavenly breakfast!

  • @Brorouk
    @Brorouk 6 років тому

    As a greek i must say that we don't usually flambe the saganaki. In reality it is just a fried cheese but this recipie is also very nice...if you want to make it spicy we usually springle some grated dry chilly...

  • @GoranMak
    @GoranMak 6 років тому +19

    With great respect and admiration for you, my tip is this - you added way too much oil, and that's why the "crispy" part slid off. Sounds crazy, but, as the cheese browns, it also releases it's own oils, and the oil you added to the pan is too much for the browned slice, it gets lubricated as the cheese gets soft, slides underneath the browned part and the cheese, and wants to come off or break away.
    My dad would make this with very little oil, sometimes even grilling it, then transferring to a hot pan to light.
    At the end you can really see how much oil you had in there. Just saying tho. LOL xo

  • @sidemountsarge
    @sidemountsarge 6 років тому +13

    Phone buzzes with the update.
    Immediately stop life and watch the video.

  • @loricolleran2014
    @loricolleran2014 6 років тому

    Made this for our Valentine's party!! So good!! Made it again next day!

  • @Shawnne86
    @Shawnne86 5 років тому

    The best sago in my opinion- is the one that is cooked/pan fried in a 1:1 of melted butter and oil mixture. Totally elevates the flavor.

  • @patriksaastad724
    @patriksaastad724 6 років тому +12

    The golden rule here: Home insurance.

  • @suhey34
    @suhey34 6 років тому +31

    OPAA!!!!

    • @jamesbrowne6351
      @jamesbrowne6351 4 роки тому

      I was scanning the comments to see who would shout this.

  • @JeffGloverArts
    @JeffGloverArts 6 років тому

    Oh yeah! Just like we used to enjoy at George's Greek restaurant in Belmont shore!! This one's a keeper!!

  • @ScottFentonfullbe6
    @ScottFentonfullbe6 Рік тому

    You’re the best 😂. Thank you, Chef John!

  • @mysticmarie4903
    @mysticmarie4903 6 років тому +3

    Opa!

  • @Katylest
    @Katylest 6 років тому +39

    Ask your doctor if a cheese transplant is right for you.

  • @zeldasonicfan
    @zeldasonicfan 6 років тому +1

    There's a local Greek diner that serves this but I've never tried it! Thanks for showing me how delicious this is!

  • @imhangryyall
    @imhangryyall 4 роки тому

    I friggin love Saganaki. Thank you!

  • @hallobre
    @hallobre 6 років тому +4

    I can imagine using provolone instead of saganaki. Maybe the Italians wouldn’t be so offended by flaming their cheese in some good grapa? Who knows?

    • @terryplew3333
      @terryplew3333 6 років тому +3

      Saganaki is the name of the dish. The cheese used is Kasseri.

  • @porkchopsmcgee880
    @porkchopsmcgee880 6 років тому +7

    Chef John can I just use Flaming Hot Cheetos instead of going through all this fuss?

  • @cheekfacefactory9258
    @cheekfacefactory9258 3 роки тому

    truly one of the chef johnnest chef john videos

  • @stripedhyenuh
    @stripedhyenuh 6 років тому

    "You are the Apollo of what advice to follow" I think this is my personal favorite so far

  • @PinkeeLee
    @PinkeeLee 6 років тому +18

    do you have to cut the cheese before you fry it?

    • @accskaguy
      @accskaguy 6 років тому +3

      That isn't very romantic... ;)
      (even with a sprinkle of cayenne)

    • @PaganVoodooGypsy
      @PaganVoodooGypsy 6 років тому +2

      Yes, you have to cut the cheese, but don't do it in front of your date. 😜

  • @patronusstag
    @patronusstag 6 років тому +4

    I can almost smell it from my screen.

  • @davidf2281
    @davidf2281 6 років тому +1

    This gets a like before I even start watching because it is theoretically impossible not to like a Chef John video featuring both cheese and fire.

  • @ToastyGGG
    @ToastyGGG 6 років тому

    YESSSSSS!!! Always saw this dish at Greek restaurants. Now I can call myself a pro in Greek cooking...

  • @stormbob
    @stormbob 6 років тому +9

    I thought Saganaki was that Japanese city we blew up in WWII?
    Seriously though, saganaki uses ouzo, not brandy. That's the entire point of the dish.

    • @muhchung
      @muhchung 5 років тому +1

      That is Nagasaki, not saganaki--this was invented by a Greek restaurant in Chicago and hence not an authentic Greek dish (just like General Whoever's Chicken).

    • @dimz796
      @dimz796 5 років тому +1

      Saganaki is a small pan with two handles commonly used in Greek cooking, which is where the dish takes its name from. That said, in Greece, we don't do the flambé part at all, the cheese is served in olive oil and with a lemon in quarters, so you can squeeze the juice fresh as you eat it.

    • @daveogarf
      @daveogarf 5 років тому

      stormbob - That's what I thought, too! I remember having Saganaki in a Greek restaurant, and they definitely used Ouzo. Gave it a wonderful licorice-y flavor.

    • @daveogarf
      @daveogarf 5 років тому

      @@muhchung - (General Tso)

    • @cheerful_crop_circle
      @cheerful_crop_circle 6 місяців тому

      Hahahahahaha😂

  • @demonsapphics453
    @demonsapphics453 6 років тому +70

    #forkdontlie

  • @gplusgplus2286
    @gplusgplus2286 6 років тому +1

    Hey Chef, thanks for posting this. As a Greek let me tell you "kasseri" is too soft for frying, you need a harder cheese so 1) you don't need the flour and 2) flipping is easier with melting and crust more consistent.
    Well done and keep it up.

  • @BandEater
    @BandEater 5 років тому +2

    And remember, you are the *_Hercules_* of your *_flaming Greek cheese_*

    • @rachelleeddins9010
      @rachelleeddins9010 5 років тому

      Beverley
      You are the Fiery Fairy 🧚‍♀️
      of your Kasseri 🧀 🔥

  • @NickScarz
    @NickScarz 6 років тому +3

    This guys a good cook but i can't deal with the way he talks lol

  • @billyrossi4661
    @billyrossi4661 6 років тому +6

    Chef john could you use feta ?

    • @tabithasdumb-dumbs5890
      @tabithasdumb-dumbs5890 6 років тому +5

      bill staples in greece we indeed use feta sometimes but we usually use some hard yellow cheese which kasseri isn't by the way

    • @LangFitness
      @LangFitness 6 років тому

      Feta seems too salty and the texture is different. I can see why they mix cheese with feta.

    • @gaiusmitsius
      @gaiusmitsius 6 років тому +14

      We use feta for saganaki in Greece but we drizzle it with honey and sesame seeds in order to balance the sour with the sweet.

    • @FreterP
      @FreterP 6 років тому +9

      It might not be that much of a show when cooking it but a good thing that includes melted feta to make would be bougiourdi. It's basically just tomatoes, feta, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper (and if you like garlic or pickled red peppers) all thrown into an ovenproof (clay)dish and then broiled. Top it off with some Oregano and serve with crusty bread (and preferably a nice Greek spirit like Ouzo, Tsipouro or Metaxa) and you have a dish sure to please your guests.
      Edit: I guess you can flambé it but I don't know how that would change the flavor. Maybe just do it with everclear.

    • @Hotrodelectric
      @Hotrodelectric 6 років тому

      ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
      I'm not a big fan of feta, but that sounds good. I guess play with the ingredient amounts until you get what you like?

  • @fiveminutezen
    @fiveminutezen Рік тому

    Well Chef John, I burned down my mother-in-laws house... To console my wife I went out and bought a slab of Kasseri and made her this Saganaki the very next day. I think she was still sad about her childhood home, but she cried tears of joy as soon as I excitedly screamed OPA! I let her have the last bite, and I think she's finally thawing.

  • @amandaurquidez
    @amandaurquidez 6 років тому

    Yesssssssss... tomorrow is date night for one and I’m going to eat this all by myself!

  • @MrSpektyr
    @MrSpektyr 6 років тому +9

    MAKE PIROSHKI!

    • @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii
      @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii 6 років тому

      MrSpektyr he's made perogis before

    • @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii
      @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii 6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/91z7e22XGy8/v-deo.html

    • @craigchastain7016
      @craigchastain7016 6 років тому +1

      MrSpektyr
      Piroshki are baked little meat pie things. Like with a soft dough.
      Pierogi are like a ravioli or chinese dumpling - a pasta encased filling.

    • @dwaynewladyka577
      @dwaynewladyka577 6 років тому

      Back2basics Not the same thing.

  • @t.knotto8942
    @t.knotto8942 6 років тому +6

    I like cheese cake

  • @jamiebraboy
    @jamiebraboy 5 років тому

    Love your blog. I've learned much Having said that, I do have something to offer regarding this recipe. Traditionally, the cheese is soaked In ouzo/Brandy for 30 minutes, or so, while refrigerated. (One of the rare times you go directly from fridge to cooking. It helps keep the cheese from becoming a molten mass.). Lastly, I prefer Kefalotyri cheese. It's made with sheep's milk. Okay, one more lastly. Fresh dill is fabulous with this. Keep up the good work.

  • @dakel20
    @dakel20 6 років тому

    Mmmm... Best part of living in Detroit, saganaki everywhere.

  • @Longeno55
    @Longeno55 6 років тому +5

    What???!!! Oh boy!!!!

  • @tydonley2986
    @tydonley2986 6 років тому +6

    Almost as hot as my mixtape

  • @drokothdragon559
    @drokothdragon559 4 роки тому

    My yiayia (from Greece) says that in greece, they only light it on fire on special holidays, and any other time it’s the cheese only. That said, I can’t believe how unbelievably cool this is.

  • @mikeg8343
    @mikeg8343 6 років тому

    Loooove saganaki, tried making it many times never get it same as when I visit Greece 🇬🇷 ❤️