Flaming Greek Cheese! Food Wishes - Saganaki

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  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @ajs11201
      @ajs11201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @derekmckenzie1171
      @derekmckenzie1171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @AuntieVeraCharles50
    @AuntieVeraCharles50 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1121

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

    • @LangFitness
      @LangFitness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      AuntieVeraCharles50
      I remember.

    • @craigchastain7016
      @craigchastain7016 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @Tonithenightowl
      @Tonithenightowl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ksenos69
      @ksenos69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Καλό!

    • @pyrotek40
      @pyrotek40 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      AuntieVeraCharles50 hahahahaha great one

  • @GeoffBernard
    @GeoffBernard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @RandyFortier
      @RandyFortier 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ArgaAnders
    @ArgaAnders 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @shahram72
    @shahram72 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @tinabina8371
    @tinabina8371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @marijane8665
      @marijane8665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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😢

  • @omgthatsmymom
    @omgthatsmymom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @connie1445
    @connie1445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @briangleason5597
    @briangleason5597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PetersPianoShoppe
    @PetersPianoShoppe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

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

    • @shadyzbabii420
      @shadyzbabii420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Peter Zachos Zachos is a great last name lol

    • @whoeveritis717
      @whoeveritis717 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @davejones5747
      @davejones5747 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You look part Turkish

  • @timothychang34
    @timothychang34 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your voice and this channel could bring about world peace.

  • @mikep6175
    @mikep6175 6 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Everything

    • @kiltlvr
      @kiltlvr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @fikkitchen
      @fikkitchen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😂😂😂

    • @StinkySobaccos
      @StinkySobaccos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @whitter86
      @whitter86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's just you cooking pal

  • @peanutbutterdijonnaise
    @peanutbutterdijonnaise ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jamesdooling4139
    @jamesdooling4139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So are you the wife using his youtube profile?

    • @marcustuuhetoka1340
      @marcustuuhetoka1340 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James Dooling , uh husband, SMH

    • @Nosfistis512
      @Nosfistis512 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      food luck to you and happy v-day!

    • @Slikviq
      @Slikviq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Slim Jim He could have a husband.

  • @LangFitness
    @LangFitness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy can make cooking anything interesting.

  • @BotanicAlpaca
    @BotanicAlpaca 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    a greek person loves you, now and for ever!

  • @margiejcupcakeprincess4711
    @margiejcupcakeprincess4711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @timi7844
    @timi7844 6 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Yes, I said oopa.

  • @quickmike420
    @quickmike420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JJRush_
    @JJRush_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!!!!

  • @luvveyduvvey
    @luvveyduvvey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @sujatara
    @sujatara 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Flaming Greek cheese is my favorite kind of Greek cheese

  • @karenhayes6932
    @karenhayes6932 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @danieledmunds3602
    @danieledmunds3602 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @Russtastic
    @Russtastic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, yes, yes!!! Most Excellent!

  • @r.mcbride2837
    @r.mcbride2837 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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...)

  • @tomsummers2533
    @tomsummers2533 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @laclapp7
    @laclapp7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gets on my nerves !

    • @laclapp7
      @laclapp7 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidmeale9572 eat glass

  • @shinnam
    @shinnam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Crzyrednckmexican
    @Crzyrednckmexican 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    that cayenne at the end 👌🏻 Classic

  • @alekat9429
    @alekat9429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly hard Danish i think is the best for saganaki

  • @smequals
    @smequals 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Saganaki! One of life’s treasures!

  • @thomasbernecky2078
    @thomasbernecky2078 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    That's a freakishly small pan

    • @Hotrodelectric
      @Hotrodelectric 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @dimz796
      @dimz796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen much smaller.

  • @beelzedog
    @beelzedog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @gmgaka
    @gmgaka 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      technically and hard cheese works. So yeah...

  • @حلمجميل-غ5ط
    @حلمجميل-غ5ط 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you chef John . from algeria ❤

  • @abbi1349
    @abbi1349 6 ปีที่แล้ว +405

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

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

    • @Shinogu
      @Shinogu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And as always...

    • @r.mcbride2837
      @r.mcbride2837 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @damedelim3621
      @damedelim3621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Perfect for a stay at home type of day ♡

    • @palaceofwisdom9448
      @palaceofwisdom9448 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @SarahLizDoan
    @SarahLizDoan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @adamemac
    @adamemac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

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

    • @brwi1
      @brwi1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @adamemac
      @adamemac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm calling the police

  • @ronyalake9989
    @ronyalake9989 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again sir, solid gold!

  • @keyia1983
    @keyia1983 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks absolutely divine..yummy yummy yummy

  • @journeytotheeternalcity
    @journeytotheeternalcity 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ChefRafi
    @ChefRafi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Saganaki and Greek octopus 🐙 yum!

    • @olyvoyl9382
      @olyvoyl9382 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My grand nephew's favorite.

  • @elisabethblackwood3921
    @elisabethblackwood3921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @zeldasonicfan
    @zeldasonicfan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @custos3249
    @custos3249 6 ปีที่แล้ว +909

    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.

    • @حلمجميل-غ5ط
      @حلمجميل-غ5ط 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @jjjjasonnnn
      @jjjjasonnnn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      This recipe except drop the pretense and up the brandy.

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

    • @حلمجميل-غ5ط
      @حلمجميل-غ5ط 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jamiebraboy
    @jamiebraboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @silverlink454
    @silverlink454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Oh you and your cayenne.

  • @sovereignmind6822
    @sovereignmind6822 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @ffarleyman
    @ffarleyman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @loricolleran2014
    @loricolleran2014 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @NurseShayRN
    @NurseShayRN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +192

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

    • @faizanabbasi7286
      @faizanabbasi7286 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Golden Ma HAHAHAHAHAGAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHQAHAHHA

    • @supersonicguy556
      @supersonicguy556 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no you aren't

    • @NurseShayRN
      @NurseShayRN 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahmad Hejja this was written a week ago dude

    • @supersonicguy556
      @supersonicguy556 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @compscript7973
    @compscript7973 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Silmerano
    @Silmerano 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lisalu101
    @lisalu101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the very best things in life 🤤OPA!

  • @percym.6108
    @percym.6108 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @cheekfacefactory9258
    @cheekfacefactory9258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    truly one of the chef johnnest chef john videos

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @JeffGloverArts
    @JeffGloverArts 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mike81399
    @mike81399 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This Cheese​ is on fire!

    • @alexgabor8440
      @alexgabor8440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mike81399 cheese walking on fire!

  • @imhangryyall
    @imhangryyall 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I friggin love Saganaki. Thank you!

  • @serialbets
    @serialbets 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Time to make some Moussaka next!!

  • @chrisgreyson1936
    @chrisgreyson1936 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yum! Been ages since I last had this in Chicago on Halstead. Will have to hunt down the cheese. Thanks and happy Valentine's Day to you and M! :)

  • @GoranMak
    @GoranMak 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @tiffanysteve8473
    @tiffanysteve8473 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has to be my favorite video you have done

  • @suhey34
    @suhey34 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    OPAA!!!!

    • @jamesbrowne6351
      @jamesbrowne6351 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mikeg8343
    @mikeg8343 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sidemountsarge
    @sidemountsarge 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @albertnash888
    @albertnash888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @PinkeeLee
    @PinkeeLee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @accskaguy
      @accskaguy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @PaganVoodooGypsy
      @PaganVoodooGypsy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ToastyGGG
    @ToastyGGG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mysticmarie4903
    @mysticmarie4903 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Opa!

  • @themodmoderator
    @themodmoderator 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @demonsapphics453
    @demonsapphics453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    #forkdontlie

  • @immortalsofar7977
    @immortalsofar7977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @porkchopsmcgee880
    @porkchopsmcgee880 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @alienh1701
    @alienh1701 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounds like you are speaking in a never ending run-on sentence. I LOVE IT!!!! Thanks for the wonderful vids.

  • @patriksaastad724
    @patriksaastad724 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The golden rule here: Home insurance.

  • @haileyguidolin4970
    @haileyguidolin4970 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saganaki is my favourite food and I'm so excited to see how to make it at home. Thank you! Food wish come true.

  • @Katylest
    @Katylest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

  • @mexicanodecalidad
    @mexicanodecalidad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched your Sagnaki video and you are probably one of the most hilarious entertainers I’ve watched in youtube when it comes to cooking. Well done my friend
    Hector , Burlington Ontario Canada

  • @hallobre
    @hallobre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @davidf2281
    @davidf2281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @patronusstag
    @patronusstag 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can almost smell it from my screen.

  • @amandaurquidez
    @amandaurquidez 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @stormbob
    @stormbob 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@muhchung - (General Tso)

    • @cheerful_crop_circle
      @cheerful_crop_circle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahahahaha😂

  • @miked.5287
    @miked.5287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this stuff!!

  • @billyrossi4661
    @billyrossi4661 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Chef john could you use feta ?

    • @tabithasdumb-dumbs5890
      @tabithasdumb-dumbs5890 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @gaiusmitsius
      @gaiusmitsius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      ( ͡° ͜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?

  • @kalleebellemare6056
    @kalleebellemare6056 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this and...now I’m hungry!

  • @NickScarz
    @NickScarz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @egemenbora
    @egemenbora 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice cheese, it is common in Turkey too. Thanks for the recipe I’m gonna try this

  • @t.knotto8942
    @t.knotto8942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like cheese cake

  • @2CraftySeniors
    @2CraftySeniors 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I waited for that moment when the leetle red bits hit the cheese... I just knew you couldn't resist! ;) Never had this type of cheese, but I am going to find some and see if I can make this. Fantastic!

  • @MrSpektyr
    @MrSpektyr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    MAKE PIROSHKI!

    • @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii
      @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MrSpektyr he's made perogis before

    • @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii
      @EmiLovesHamiAnBambii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/91z7e22XGy8/w-d-xo.html

    • @craigchastain7016
      @craigchastain7016 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Back2basics Not the same thing.

  • @jo-anneanderson1021
    @jo-anneanderson1021 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS this is the video that finally made me hit the subscribe button & ringy~dingy the bell. Well done Sir... I hope to try this ASAP.

  • @tydonley2986
    @tydonley2986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Almost as hot as my mixtape

  • @gplusgplus2286
    @gplusgplus2286 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Longeno55
    @Longeno55 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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