Chicken liver pepper fry

Wed 20 August 2014

100% guaranteed inauthentic liver goodness!

Not too complicated. Needs prep but cooks quickly. Serves 4.

Ingredients

  • Stew
    • 800g chicken liver (diced)
    • 6 shallots (chopped)
    • 2 big tomatoes (diced)
    • 3 tsp ground black pepper
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 2 tsp ground cumin
    • 2 tsp chili powder
    • 2 pinch turmeric powder
    • 2 tsp crushed garlic
    • 2 tsp grated ginger
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • Cilantro leaves (garnish)
  • Marinade
    • 100 ml vinegar
    • 1 tbsp turmeric powder

Method

1. Marinade:

  • Wash and dice the liver (before doing the rest of the prep work). Put it in a bowl
  • Add vinegar and turmeric powder, and toss thoroughly
  • Let rest for half an hour (or until the rest of the prep is done)

2. Cooking:

  • Dry liver using paper towels
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and fry until fragrant
  • Add shallots and sauté
  • Add turmeric powder and mix it with the shallots (but continue quickly)
  • Add diced tomato and toss for a minute until it softens, then add a pinch of salt
  • Add the ginger and the garlic and stir until the raw smell disappears (a minute or so)
  • Add liver and cook until its colour changes
  • Add the chili powder, pepper and ground cumin, and salt
  • Add a little water (~4 tbsp) and cook until it evaporates

Notes

Serve with cilantro leaves sprinkled on top.

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