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Kebda Eskandarani (Egyptian Liver)

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Kebda Eskandarani is an Egyptian pan-fried liver that is seasoned with cumin, garlic, red onion, bell pepper, and lemon to enhance the flavor which is best served with bread or rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Egyptian
Servings 4 people
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams beef liver sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion cut into 2 pieces
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped (set aside ¼ cup for sautéing with the liver)
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice add more during serving if desired
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Marinating the Liver

  • Combine green bell pepper and red onion in a food processor to make a puree.
  • Transfer the puree into a bowl with the sliced beef liver.
  • Add grated garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the liver mixture.
  • Gently mix everything together and let it marinate for 5 minutes.

Cooking Process

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté chopped red onion until translucent.
  • Add the marinated liver to the pan and let it pan-fry for 10 minutes without stirring.
  • After 10 minutes, add chopped bell pepper and lemon juice to the pan.
  • Gently stir to mix and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add more salt, black pepper or lemon juice if needed. Once the taste is satisfied, turn off the heat.
  • Add chopped parsley (optional) for garnish, and serve it with baladi bread or any arabic bread, or rice.

Notes

  • Do not stir the liver during the cooking process since it will crumble easily. 
  • You can use chicken or lamb liver if you prefer. 
  • Wash the liver with salt, lemon, and water before cooking it, as this will remove the smell.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 20.6gProtein: 35.5gFat: 17.2gSaturated Fat: 3.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.125gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.125gCholesterol: 375mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 3.2gVitamin A: 8125IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 12mg
Keyword Egyptian Liver, kebda eskandarani
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