GEBNA MAKLEYAH (EGYPTIAN OVEN-FRIED CHEESE)
I found this recipe on the Food By Country website which stated that "in Egypt, cheese with bread is frequently served at meals. Here, oven-fried cheese is served with lemon wedges and pita triangles." You can easily vary the recipe to suit your tastebuds by adding tomatoes or other vegetables, or vary the cheese by using a traditional Egyptian white cheese, such as gibna beyda, instead of crumbled feta.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place the cheese, flour, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well with very clean hands. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. If the mixture seems too loose to hold its shape, add a little more flour. If the mixture seems too dry, add a bit of lemon juice, vinegar, or water.
- Pour 2 or 3 Tablespoons olive oil onto a cookie sheet to grease. Arrange the cheese balls on cookie sheet, rolling them around to coat thoroughly with the oil. Bake 5 minutes at 400°.
- Wearing an oven mitt, shake the baking sheet to turn the cheese balls, and bake 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
- With a spatula, transfer the cheese balls to a paper towel.
- Serve the cheese balls while still warm, with lemon wedges and triangles of pita bread.
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Ulisse Benedetti
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems a bit too complicated.
konan
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a party!
kevin kabuubi
[email protected]I can't wait to make this!
Lonnie Thomas
[email protected]This looks amazing!
Jennifer Moore
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe!
MINHAZ HOSAN
[email protected]Yum!
Tramiyah Sanders
[email protected]This is such a unique and delicious recipe! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Farhan Talib
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
Robert Widener
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.
Lia Juish
[email protected]The cheese was a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time.
Najat Fadli
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party appetizer. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be served hot or cold.
Amanda Carissa
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover cheese.
Ian Otuni
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Dave Maynard
[email protected]This is the best oven-fried cheese recipe I've ever tried! The cheese was perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the spices gave it a delicious flavor.