Saganaki, Halloumi among best global cheese dishes
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
There are thousands of types of cheese and each of them usually reflects traditions and other elements of the place where it is made.
There are as many ways to enjoy cheese as there are types. From ... cheese fondeu and the famous American mac 'n' cheeseto the cherished Greek saganaki.
Insider has found the 23 finest cheese dishes in the world and presents them in a list of dishes that you have to try one by one throughout your life.
Among these, of course, is our own saganaki:
Maybe for Greeks it is a classi delicacy, the same is not true, however, for foreigners. That's why they are impressed when they try it. "It's grilled cheese without the bread! This cheesy dish is just cheese fried in a pan until it becomes golden brown, though restaurants will often add tomato sauce or seafood to make it more filling.," writes Insider.
The article also mentions Cypriot Halloumi as one of its great cheese dishes saying: "Halloumi is gaining popularity outside the Mediterranean area. With a high melting point, the cheese can withstand high heat without melting, making it delicious grilled or fried. It can be served on a sandwich, on top of a salad, or even on its own."
You can read more about the best cheese dishes here: http://www.thisisinsider.com/international-cheese-dishes-2017-9
Related items
- EU Commission sees Greece's growth rate at 2.2% in 2024 and 2.3% in 2025
- Menidi: Forty year old woman stabbed by enstranged husband in the middle of the street - Police on manhunt
- Kosmos leader slams government inaction against climate change
- Greek police arrest 28 after Law School occupation, including 9 foreign nationals
- Syracuse exhibition on Mycenaean influence on Sicily includes golden cup of Dendra
Latest from E.Tsiliopoulos
- EU Commission sees Greece's growth rate at 2.2% in 2024 and 2.3% in 2025
- Menidi: Forty year old woman stabbed by enstranged husband in the middle of the street - Police on manhunt
- FM Gerapetritis: Greece will ratify Prespa Agreement when North Macedonia fully complies with its int'l commitments
- Turkish crime kingpin arrested in Athens
- Kosmos leader slams government inaction against climate change