Liver in breadcrumbs
Liver in Breadcrumbs – Liver Bennay
Liver in Breadcrumbs, or Liver Bennay as it is known in Egypt, is truly delicious. The liver is first cut really thinly so that it cooks quickly, also making it nice and tender. The liver’s marinated in onions, garlic and spices which enhances the flavours and season it wonderfully. It’s then given a beautiful crispy breadcrumb coating which gives it a wonderful bite . This really is a great way to serve liver and is incredibly popular in Egypt!
ingredients
- 1k lambs liver sliced thinly ( 0.5cm thick)
For the marinade
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 4 garlic cloves – grated
- 1 onion grated
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp baharat spice blend also known as 7 spice
To coat
- 1 cup plain flour – seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
plus
- Oil for frying
Method
First make the marinade for your liver
Put the lemon juice garlic, onion, salt pepper and 7 spice into a large bowl and mix them together.
Put the liver into the marinade. Turn the liver over in the marinade to ensure it’s coated thoroughly.
Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Now it’s time to coat your liver in breadcrumbs
Set up 3 wide shallow bowls. And an additional plate.
- In the first one put the seasoned flour.
- In the second one put the beaten egg.
- In the third one put the breadcrumbs.
Taking one piece of liver at a time:
Lift the liver out of the marinade. Using your hand wipe off any excess marinade.
Next put it into the flour and turn it over a couple of times to coat it. Shake off any excess flour.
Then put it into the beaten egg. Turn it over a couple of times to coat it.
Allow any excess egg to drip off before putting the liver into the breadcrumbs. Turn it over a couple of times to coat it thoroughly.
Put your coated liver onto the plate.
Repeat this process until you have coated all your liver in breadcrumbs.
Now, it’s time to start frying your Liver in Breadcrumbs
Heat oil (about 5cm deep) in a deep, frying pan.
When the oil becomes hot and begins to sizzle, reduce the heat, and begin frying your liver.
Fry just a few pieces of liver at a time.
Fry them until they become golden brown.
Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil.
Fry all the liver in this way.
Your Liver in Breadcrumbs, or should I say your Liver Bennay, is best served straight away. With lemon wedges.
How to serve your Liver in Breadcrumbs
Liver in Breadcrumbs is perfect served with shareya rice and a herb salad, with tahini sauce drizzled over the top.
Liver in Breadcrumbs is a fantastic way to serve liver
This is a great recipe for Liver. The marinade elevates the flavours, whilst the breadcrumbs provide a wonderful crunch.
I do hope you’ll try it. Let me know what you think.