World Flavors Cookbook

Kebda Iskandarani (Alexandrian Liver)

Name: Kebda Iskandarani (Alexandrian Liver)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Egypt
Ingredients: 500g beef liver, thinly sliced into small strips; 10 cloves garlic, minced; 3-4 green chilies (spicy), sliced; 2 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander; Salt and black pepper; Oil for frying

A spicy and aromatic stir-fry of beef liver, unique to the city of Alexandria, heavily seasoned with garlic, cumin, and green chilies.

Cuisine: Egypt

Ingredients

500g beef liver, thinly sliced into small strips
10 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 green chilies (spicy), sliced
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander
Salt and black pepper
Oil for frying

Instructions

Marinate liver with half the garlic, cumin, coriander, vinegar, and salt for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet until very hot.
Add the liver in a single layer. Do not stir immediately to get a good sear.
Add the remaining garlic and green chilies. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the liver is just cooked through.
Serve immediately in small French-style rolls (fino) with tahini sauce.