Definition:
In Greek: σαγάνι
A sagani is a two-handled pan or dish used when cooking saganaki dishes that take their name from the pan. Saganaki means "small sagani." When used in the oven, these pans can be made of almost any material, and when the recipe calls for stovetop preparation, the pans are usually cast iron, or other stovetop-safe material.
Saganaki dishes are generally served at the table directly in the pan, and because they are small, servings are usually for one or two only.
In the market, look for small paella pans, small au gratin dishes, or small cast iron skillets if a traditional sagani can't be found.
Pronunciation: sah-GHAH-nee
Also Known As: sahani
Examples: Pan-seared cheese (known simply as Saganaki) is the most famous Greek recipe for dishes cooked in a sagani.