Bon Appetit/December 2005

Ouzo-Flamed Cheese with Crackers and Olives

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
16


INGREDIENTS:
1 cup all purpose flour 16 ounces (about) Halloumi cheese, drained, cut crosswise into eight 3x1-1/4 inch rectangles 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons ouzo (unsweetened anise liqueur) or other anise-flavored liqueur, divided 1 lemon, halved, seeded assorted olives
assorted crackers



1 Preheat oven to 300 F. Mound flour on large plate. Rinse each slice of cheese with cold water. Dip wet cheese into flour, coating all sides; place on foil.
2 Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 slices cheese. Saute until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Add 2 tablespoons ouzo; light with long-handled match, standing back until flames subside. Squeeze some lemon juice over. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet; place in oven. Wipe out skillet; repeat with remaining oil, cheese, ouzo, and lemon.
3 Arrange warm cheese on platter; surround with olives and crackers.

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