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Portuguese Liver with Garlic and Onion

Portuguese liver with garlic and onion recipe (receita de fígado com alho e cebola), is a flavorful dish featuring sautéed liver, garlic, herbs, and spices.
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 55 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

14 oz (400 g) pork or beef liver (iscas)7 oz (200 g) onion, sliced into half-moons6 garlic cloves, sliced into slivers4 bay leaves3.4 tablespoons (0.5 dl) of cooking oil1 heaping tablespoon of solid lardFreshly ground black pepper, to taste3.4 tablespoons (0.5 dl) of white wine3 chopped chili peppers, seeds removed1/4 teaspoon of ground rosemarySalt, to taste
14 oz (400 g) pork or beef liver (iscas)7 oz (200 g) onion, sliced into half-moons6 garlic cloves, sliced into slivers4 bay leaves3.4 tablespoons (0.5 dl) of cooking oil1 heaping tablespoon of solid lardFreshly ground black pepper, to taste3.4 tablespoons (0.5 dl) of white wine3 chopped chili peppers, seeds removed1/4 teaspoon of ground rosemarySalt, to taste
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Preparation

  1. Heat a skillet with the cooking oil, lard, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
  2. Once the onions reduce in volume, push them to the side and add the liver strips.
  3. Lightly fry the liver strips on both sides, then add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and place a lid on the skillet.
  5. Let it cook on low heat until the sauce reduces to just the fat.
  6. Serve with your preferred side dish.

Recipe & Photo Credit: O Cantinho da Naica


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