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.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
margoth lopez
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
PurplePanda
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any cheese lover!
Kennedy Kilonzo
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in our house.
Manisha Tharu
[email protected]This dish is a great way to introduce your kids to new flavors. My kids loved the crispy cheese and the flavorful spices.
Lenti Paja
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of cheese that you like, and you can adjust the spices to your own taste.
As Df
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nshimyijuru Tito
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy this dish was to make. I thought it would be more complicated, but it was actually really simple.
Jerin Chowdhury
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I had some mozzarella and cheddar cheese that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect solution.
raja nomi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese was cooked perfectly and the spices were amazing.
Evangelist Louis Asemah Boahene
[email protected]This dish is definitely worth trying! The cheese is so flavorful and the spices add a nice kick.
Prince kamal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the cheese didn't get crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Moe Packs
[email protected]The cheese was a little too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Janice Jones
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.
Adeel SoNu
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The cheese turned out perfectly.
Shaunacy Davis
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.
Yasir Razzaq
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cheese was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the spices gave it a delicious flavor.