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Liver Lovers Recipe

Kibda Iskandaraniya Egyptian Liver recipe is a popular street food and homemade meal food dish made in Egyptian households.

Follow these step-by-step directions for our Kibda Iskandaraniya Egyptian Liver Recipe.

Kibda Iskandaraniya Egyptian Liver recipe is a popular street food and homemade meal food dish made in Egyptian households.
Kibda Iskandaraniya Egyptian Liver recipe

Kibda Iskandaraniya Egyptian Liver Recipe


Ingredients:

1/3 cup cooking oil

1 pound calf’s liver, chopped

6 garlic cloves, crushed and minced

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

1 large yellow onion, chopped

2 medium red tomatoes, diced

1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons cumin powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

1/4 teaspoon cloves powder

1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

Juice of one lemon

Salt and pepper to taste


Directions:

In a large frying pan with a lid, over high heat, heat the oil add liver. Stir-fry liver 3 minutes or it until it changes color. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover cook over medium low heat; cook the liver for 15 minutes.


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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

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