Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature
1/2 lemon, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

Preparation

Brush each side of the kasseri cheese with water. Dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
Preheat a well seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking. Pour in olive oil. Carefully place the floured cheese in the hot oil. Cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
Remove skillet from heat and transfer onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Now you can exclaim \"Opa!\" and marvel at the fire. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.