Arnavut Cigeri

Name: Arnavut Cigeri
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lamb liver, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 red onion, sliced; 1 tbsp ground sumac; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Crispy bite-sized fried lamb liver tossed with warm spices and served with a tangy sumac onion salad.

30 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

TurkishAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbMediterraneanNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs lamb liver, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 red onion, sliced
1 tbsp ground sumac
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Toss 1 sliced red onion with 1 tbsp ground sumac and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley in a bowl to make the salad, then set aside.
2

Season 1.5 lbs cubed lamb liver with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp red pepper flakes.
3

Dredge 1.5 lbs cubed lamb liver in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and shake off any excess flour.
4

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5

Fry 1.5 lbs cubed lamb liver in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and an internal temperature of 160F is reached.
6

Transfer 1.5 lbs cubed lamb liver to a warm plate and top with the onion salad.

Questions

Can I make Arnavut Cigeri gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Arnavut Cigeri keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Arnavut Cigeri?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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