Chicken livers in a chunky tomato sauce
Chicken livers in a chunky tomato sauceArutz Sheva

In this recipe, I have incorporated a strong tomato flavor with a teaspoon of sugar plus the addition of oregano to give this dish a lovely Mediterranean flavor not usually associated with liver.

(Serves 4 people)

Ingredients:

  • 2tbsp oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 heaped tsp oregano
  • 800g koshered chicken livers
  • 2tsp salt
  • ½ tsp coarse black pepper
  • 2 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes
  • 1tsp sugar
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • Large handful chopped, fresh parsley

Method:

  • In a large frying pan or wok, heat the oil and fry the onions until soft and lightly golden.
  • Add the green pepper and fry for a further 5 minutes until the pepper softens.
  • Add the tomato paste and oregano and mix well.
  • Add the chicken livers and stir gently to mix.
  • Add the salt and black pepper.
  • Cook for 5 minutes and then add the tins of chopped tomatoes and sugar and mix well.
  • Slowly add the boiling water whilst mixing and cook for a further 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley.
  • Serve with rice.