Stroganov’s liver in a slow cooker is especially popular with those who love offal dishes. As you know, this dinner got its name thanks to Count A. G. Stroganov. It was he who invented such a hearty and tasty dish, which, moreover, is prepared very quickly and easily. And to make sure of this, we will present to your attention his detailed recipe.
Chicken liver in Stroganov style: photo and method of preparation
Essential ingredients for the dish :
- fresh chicken liver - 900 g;
- leaves of laurel - 2-5 pcs.;
- small onions - 2 pcs.;
- fresh milk - for soaking offal;
- ripe red tomatoes - 2 pcs.;
- thick sour cream 30% - 3 large spoons;
- sifted wheat flour - 2 large spoons;
- drinking water at room temperature - 2 faceted glasses;
- iodized salt, aromatic spices, seasonings and allspice - add to the liver to taste;
- fresh greens - a small bunch (optional);
- refined sunflower oil - 75 ml (for frying dishes).
Offal processing
Although the original recipe implies the use of a beef product, the Stroganoff liver in a slow cooker is more tasty and tender from chicken offal (or turkey). It must be thoroughly washed, carefully cleaned of the bile ducts and hard films, and then chopped into straws and soaked in fresh milk for 30-50 minutes. This procedure will allow you to get rid of bitterness, and also make the ingredient softer, juicy and tender.
Processing additional products
Stroganov’s liver in a slow cooker involves the use of not only fresh offal, but also vegetables such as ripe tomatoes and onions. They must be washed, cleaned, and then chopped with a knife. It is also recommended to rinse fresh herbs and finely chop it.
Heat treatment
To cook the liver in a Stroganov style in a slow cooker is required in stages. To do this, put the by-product in a bowl with onions and sunflower oil, and then turn on the baking mode and fry for a quarter of an hour with constant stirring. Next, sifted flour, chopped tomatoes should be added to the meat, stir and cook in the same program for about 7 minutes. After this, the products need to be mixed well, seasoned with salt, pepper, seasonings and other spices, pour in water, put out thick sour cream, bay leaves and fresh herbs. In this composition, chicken liver in Stroganov style should be cooked in a quenching mode for an hour. During this time, the offal will become completely soft and absorb the fragrant sour cream sauce.
How to serve for dinner
As you can see, Stroganov’s liver in a modern kitchen appliance is prepared very quickly and easily. It is advisable to present such a hearty and aromatic dish of chicken offal to a family dinner only hot. Also, it is recommended to separately make a side dish of the tubers of new potatoes, pasta or some cereals (buckwheat, long-grain rice, millet, barley, etc.).