Quick meat dish · 4 servings

Hungarian sautéed liver

Lots of onions, quickly fried liver, marjoram. The salt only comes at the end, like who knows when to enter.

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Hungarian sautéed liver
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At a family cookout, the company is rarely silent over Roasted Liver — roasted liver: everyone has a "one, sure" trick. Lots of onions, quickly fried liver, marjoram. The salt only comes at the end, like who knows when to enter. In the end, of course, the version that runs out of the second portion first wins.

Thorough preparation

  1. Preparation: prepare all the ingredients and tools, read the steps, then measure the ingredients. This way, you don't have to rush while cooking, and it's easier to find the right consistency.
  2. Fry the onion slowly in fat until golden. Work at medium heat, stir occasionally and allow time for the aroma and color of the ingredients to develop nicely.
  3. Add the liver cut into strips, wiped dry, and fry on high heat. Work on a stable cutting board and aim for uniform pieces so that the raw materials soften evenly.
  4. Season with paprika, pepper and marjoram, juice with a little water. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
  5. As soon as it's just cooked through, add salt and serve immediately. Taste one last time before serving, then serve fresh to the table for the best temperature and texture.
  6. Finishing and serving: let the food settle for a few minutes, if its character allows. Taste it, adjust the seasoning, and then serve it at the right temperature for the food.

Practical tips and common mistakes

  • Don't overcook the liver and add salt only at the end; otherwise it will become a shoe sole, and besides, he is offended.
  • The pieces of meat should be similar in size, so they are cooked at the same time and none of the parts dry out.
  • Allow the finished meat to rest briefly before serving; the juicier texture is worth the few minutes of waiting.
  • Only cool the leftovers and put them in the fridge, covered, and reheat them according to the nature of the food before consumption.