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Somali Spiced Chicken Liver Skillet With Bell Peppers

Name: Somali Spiced Chicken Liver Skillet With Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Somali
Ingredients: 1 lb halal chicken livers, trimmed and halved; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 item jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp xawaash spice blend; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

A fast pan-fried dish featuring tender chicken liver tossed with crunchy peppers, hot green chile, and citrus juice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min

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Technique to learn

high-heat skillet searing

Cooking proteins quickly over elevated stove heat to build crust while maintaining moisture.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat trimmed chicken livers thoroughly dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add sliced red onion bell pepper and jalapeno to the skillet stir-frying for 4 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Push vegetables to the edges of the pan and add minced garlic xawaash spice and seasoned chicken livers to the center.

Step 5: Sear chicken livers undisturbed for 3 minutes then toss with vegetables and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through.

Step 6: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the warm skillet and remove from heat immediately to serve.

Cooking tips

Avoid overcooking chicken liver as high heat briefly applied ensures a creamy interior without becoming rubbery.
Ensure livers are patted completely dry before frying so they sear cleanly instead of steaming.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Somali; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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