Everyone knows about the
benefits of chicken liver. But few guess what it is. There are enough reasons for such conditional knowledge. The main thing is the reminders of mothers about her quality in childhood. Sitting down at the table, we heard the same phrase: "Eat, it's healthy."
We clarify and explain how chicken liver is useful . One hundred grams of the product contains the daily norm of Fe (iron), which is necessary for the normal functioning of the hematopoiesis system and immunity. In large doses, there are B vitamins and folic acid. Vitamin A will help your eyesight and skin. Potassium and magnesium for the heart, calcium and phosphorus for bones, etc. Very often it is recommended for overwork, loss of blood, after operations and childbirth.
First of all, chicken liver, which is very easy to cook, must be correctly selected. Ideally, if the small pieces have a bright shiny color and a smooth texture. The presence of blood clots and various inclusions indicates a low quality product. A pale, friable, orange-colored substance indicates that storage conditions were not observed. Do not take chances.
Chicken liver , which you decided to cook , should be initially soaked in milk. This condition is optional. But it will not be superfluous if you soak it for a couple of hours, as the taste will change dramatically and definitely not for the worse.
What to cook from chicken liver?
Fry
In a well-heated pan, greased with vegetable oil, put the liver pieces in one layer. On high heat, fry them until golden brown on both sides. You will spend no more than five minutes on the whole process. Then turn off the heat, add salt and pepper. If desired, you can put a piece of butter (the liver will become more tender), fresh dill.
Stew
Fry the chopped onion in vegetable oil. When it becomes transparent, add the finely chopped clove of garlic to it. Hold for another minute. Then the chicken liver is fried over high heat. Cook it better with potatoes. To do this, lay out the tubers, cut into cubes, pour cream, add salt and spices, mix and simmer over low heat for about thirty minutes.
Cook
Put prepared pieces in boiling well salted water and boil for no more than three minutes from the moment of boiling again. Transfer to a salad bowl and add spices and oil to taste. Olive, black pepper and a drop of balsamic vinegar or mustard are perfect.
Pate
There are many variations on a given topic. We will tell you how to cook chicken pate, fried with onions and carrots. To do this, you need to cut vegetables into small cubes and sauté them until soft. Add slices of liver and fry over high heat for no more than five minutes. The main thing is not to overdo it! Turn off the pan and lay out a packet of butter. When it melts, add salt and black pepper, beat with a blender and pass through a sieve. Arrange in portioned containers and “solder”. To do this, you need to cool the paste. Drain the butter to a transparent amber state and fill the containers with the cooled paste. In this form, it will be stored for about a week.
PS
Chicken liver, which is very simple to prepare, has many advantages. Be sure to include it in your diet.