Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in
Beef Recipes
Portuguese Fried Liver (Iscas de Fígado Frito)
This Portuguese fried liver recipe (receita de iscas de figado frito) is easy to make, serve with rice.
| Preparation time | 2 h 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 2 h 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
3/4 lb of beef liver1 teaspoon cumin6 tablespoons olive oilMarinade:3 cloves garlic1 teaspoon red pepper/pimento paste1 bay LeafWhite wine or beerSalt (to taste)
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Preparation
- Marinate the sliced liver in the above ingredients using enough wine or beer to just cover the liver.
- Allow to stand for 2 hours.
- Fry the liver in a little olive oil until brown.
- Remove and place in a separate saucepan.
- Add the marinade to the frying pan and bring to a boil.
- Pour over the liver and simmer gently until tender.
- This sauce is fairly rich so a little water maybe added if required.
- Add cumin to taste and serve with rice, enjoy!
Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
Portuguese Marinated Beef Skewers
These Portuguese marinated beef skewers (espetadas) most typically use beef, although you can use other meats and vegetables. They are seasoned with typical Portuguese ingredients and cooked over open flames so you get the perfect amount of smokiness and flavor.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Steaks with Madeira Sauce (Bifes com Molho)
Serve these delicious steaks with Madeira sauce and mushrooms (bifes com molho da Madeira e cogumelos) with fries.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 2 |
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