THE PIRI-PIRI CHEESE DISK

(Our Play on Saganaki with Portuguese Heat)

THE PIRI-PIRI CHEESE DISK

Ingredients: 200g Kefalotyri or Halloumi (thick slab), 1 tbsp Piri-Piri flakes, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 30g Flour, 50g Butter, 50ml Ouzo...

Ingredients

  • 200g Kefalotyri or Halloumi (thick slab)
  • 1 tbsp Piri-Piri flakes
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 30g Flour
  • 50g Butter
  • 50ml Ouzo

Cooking Method

  1. The Coat Dredge cheese in flour mixed with piri-piri flakes.
  2. The Scorch Fry in butter on maximum heat until the exterior is rock-hard charred.
  3. The Bloom Pour in Ouzo; carefully ignite. The flames will release the chili and aniseed perfume.
  4. The Final Flourish Extinguish with a massive squeeze of raw lemon; top with raw fresh oregano.

Cuisine: Balkan

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