Egyptian Kebda (Spiced Beef Liver)
Tender beef liver cubes seared with cumin, coriander, and garlic, finished with lemon and fresh herbs. A classic Egyptian street-food favorite that cooks in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef liver
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 to taste salt and pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef liver dry with paper towels by pressing gently all over the surface, removing any excess moisture so it will brown better.
- 2
Cut the liver crosswise into 0.75-inch cubes, meaning cut straight down through the meat to create chunks roughly the size of dice.
- 3
Mince the 4 garlic cloves until the pieces are smaller than a grain of rice, about the size of pencil-tip dots.
- 4
Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a 10-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and slides quickly when you tilt the pan, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Add the liver cubes to the hot oil in a single layer and leave them undisturbed for 2 minutes until the undersides turn deep golden brown.
- 6
Stir the liver and cook for another 2 minutes until most sides have browned and the internal texture is firm but still slightly pink when you cut a cube.
- 7
Push the liver to the side of the pan and add the minced garlic to the empty space; stir the garlic constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 8
Add 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon coriander to the pan and stir everything together for 15 seconds until the spices coat the liver.
- 9
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the pan and stir gently for 20 seconds until the liquid combines with the meat and spices.
- 10
Taste the liver and season with salt and pepper as needed, stirring to distribute evenly.
- 11
Transfer the liver to a serving plate and scatter the chopped fresh parsley or cilantro in a light layer over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- serving spoon or slotted spoon
- serving plate
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