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Many cheeses are delicious cooked. Feta is no exception. This simple recipe produces cheese with a pleasing texture - crisp outside and softish inside. It is easy and quick to prepare and can be served as a starter or as a hot meze dish. Preparation Time: 5 Mins Cooking Time: 5 Mins Total Time: 10 Mins Ingredients For 2 servings… 1 Egg - beaten 200 gms Feta cheese 8 tsp Flour 1 Lemon - cut into wedges 3 tbs Olive oil 1 tsp Oregano Pepper - freshly ground, black 2 Tomatoes - sliced Method Cut the feta into two pieces. Beat the egg in a shallow dish with the oregano and a little ground black pepper. Sprinkle the flour on to a plate. Dip each feta slice in the egg, shake off the excess and then dust with the flour. Ensure each is covered with a light coating. Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan. Fry the cheese until golden brown on both sides, with a crust forming. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. Place the cheese on two plates with slices of tomato, freshly ground black pepper and wedges of lemon. Wine recommendations Conventional Mâcon Interesting Colombard Crémant d'Alsace Vin de pays Charentais blanc or rosé Vouvray sec or sparkling
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