Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBereket Turkish RestaurantFried Liver (arnavut Cigeri) Plate Recipe

Fried Liver (arnavut Cigeri) Plate Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fried beef liver with garlic and our secret seasoning. Served with rice and salad.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For the Rice

For the Salad

Method

Preparation of Liver

  1. 1

    Clean the Liver

    Rinse the beef liver under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any membranes or connective tissues.

  2. 2

    Slice the Liver

    Cut the liver into thin slices, about 1 cm thick.

  3. 3

    Season the Liver

    In a bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, and paprika. Rub this mixture onto both sides of the liver slices.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.

  5. 5

    Dredge in Flour

    Coat each slice of liver in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Cooking the Liver

  1. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Fry the Liver

    Once the oil is hot, add the liver slices in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  3. 8

    Add Garlic

    In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

  4. 9

    Drain Excess Oil

    Remove the cooked liver from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 10

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 11

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

Preparing the Salad

  1. 12

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the cucumber and tomato, and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 13

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix the chopped cucumber, tomato, and lettuce.

  3. 14

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.

Serving

  1. 15

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a portion of the fried liver alongside the rice and salad. Serve warm.

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