Fried Greek cheese with potato gnocchi recipe

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   Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil over medium heat.

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   Add the gnocchi (drop onto base of pan in a single layer, but don't overcrowd as they can stick together) and cook until they rise to the surface.

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   Drain and transfer to a bowl.

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   Drizzle over some olive oil & cover with cling film to keep warm.

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   Dip the cheese in ice-cold water and then into flour so that you cover all sides.

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   Repeat and then shake off excess flour.

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   Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the cheese until golden on all sides, turning as necessary.

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   Rub about 30 sage leaves in your hand to release the flavour, then fry for a few seconds until they darken slightly.

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   Lift out and drain on paper towel.

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    Put the kefalotyri saganaki & gnocchi in a serving bowl and scatter over the sage.

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    Drizzle over a little melted butter and then finish with a dusting of ground black pepper.

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    Serve immediately with a lemon drizzle.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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