Greek · appetizer
Saganaki
Saganaki reads citrus 6.6, richness 6.3 and sourness 5.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek appetizer, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.6 · Richness 6.3 · Sourness 5.9 · Umami 5.1 · Salinity 4.1 · Funk & Ferment 3.3 · Fruity 1.3 · Nutty 1.2 · Bitterness 1.2 · Sweetness 1.1 · Floral 0.7 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Earthy 0.6
What's in it (4)
- 8 oz kefalotiri, sliced 1cm thick
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Time & effort: about 10 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 305.8 kcal, 20.6 g protein, 22.9 g fat, 7.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Slice cheese about 1 cm thick and dredge lightly in flour.
- Fry in hot olive oil for 1-2 minutes per side until a golden crust forms.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.