World Flavors Cookbook

Kabab Jigar

Name: Kabab Jigar
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Iran
Ingredients: 500g lamb liver, cleaned and cut into 4cm cubes; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp sumac; Fresh lime wedges and onion rings for serving

Grilled lamb liver skewers, a beloved offal kebab known for its intense, rich flavor and tender texture when cooked just right.

Cuisine: Iran

Ingredients

500g lamb liver, cleaned and cut into 4cm cubes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sumac
Fresh lime wedges and onion rings for serving

Instructions

Clean liver and remove any membranes. Cut into uniform cubes.
Season with oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sumac.
Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Thread liver onto metal skewers.
Grill over high heat for only 2-3 minutes per side - do not overcook.
Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and raw onion rings.