Posted on Monday, March 11, 2019 in
Beef Recipes
Yummy Portuguese Fried Liver with Onions Recipe
This is a simple and yummy Portuguese fried liver with onions recipe (receita de fígado com cebolada), it is a popular and traditional dish.
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Preparation time | 10 min |
Cooking Time | 30 min |
Ready In | 40 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
18 ounces of calf liver2 teaspoons of paprika2 tablespoons of vinegar3 large onions5 cloves of garlic, crushedVegetable oil (to taste)Ground pepper (to taste)Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Preparation
- Slice the liver into thin steaks and place them in a bowl together with the crushed garlic, vinegar, ground pepper, salt and pepper and just enough water to cover the liver.
- Allow this to marinate for two hours.
- Slice the onions and saute in vegetable oil until golden and tender.
- Add the paprika, stir and allow it to simmer for five minutes.
- Remove the onions from the pan and keep it warm.
- Fry the liver and when its cooked, add the marinade and simmer gently until a sauce is formed.
- Serve with the onions and either boiled or fried potatoes.
Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
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Comments

Natalie Vieira
I can't seem to buy calf liver in Fall River. I would love to make this!!!
2 Years ago, Monday, September 4, 2023
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Jeanne
i got calf liver at Market Basket in New Bedford
2 Years ago, Tuesday, October 17, 2023


Roberta Machado
My husband is on low carb diet. Do you have nutritional info on this. I know its not a carb dish but onions do have carb.
I will be making for the first time. Picture looks delish, I hope it is.
2 Years ago, Sunday, June 18, 2023