Chicken livers with pomegranate molasses

Chicken liver has a strong flavor that may take a little getting used to. But, you’ll never know until you try. If you’re feeling adventurous and enjoy minerally, earthy flavors, give liver a try. The pomegranate molasses gives a sweet flavor to counterbalance the minerality of the liver taste.

In Lebanon it is called "Sawda Djej" a dish of chicken livers, fried with handfuls of garlic, and finished with sticky-sour pomegranate molasses.

I came across this recipe for chicken liver with pomegranate molasses on a Palestinian friend chief Facebook Page Samar's Kitchen , and it was an amazing recipe perfect for chicken liver lovers of the world!

The liver just needs a quick sear in a hot pan, When overcooked, liver takes on an unpleasant, chalky texture.

Chicken Liver with Pomegranate Molasses

Ingredients :

250 gm chicken livers

2 Tablespoons Olive oil

1 small Onion cut into slivers.

3 large garlic cloves, minced.

1 teaspoon Summac powder

Salt and black pepper as desire

1 green bell pepper cut into thin slices

juice of a lemon

1/2 cup of good quality Pomegranate Molasses.

For cooking chicken liver you will need :

1 liter warm water +1 teaspoon white vinegar +1 tablespoon cumin + 1 teaspoon mix spices powder+1 Cinnamon stick .

Some fresh pomegranate seeds , and chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish.

Directions :

- With paper towel, pat the chicken livers to remove excess moisture.

- Cook chicken liver in warm water with all spices mentioned above and vinegar on medium heat , let it boil for 1/2 minute then turn heat off , drain from water and transfer to a separate plate,and keep a side .

- Heat a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the olive oil, onion and garlic and stir for a minute.

- Add chicken liver , Summac ,salt and black pepper. Stir for a minute.

- Add green bell pepper,lemon juice and pomegranate molasses and stir on high heat for 2 minutes. turn heat of and transfer to a serving plate.

- Garnish with parsley and pomegranate seeds and serve with pita bread.

Bon Appétit :)

#chickenliver #liver #chicken #Pomegranate #pomegranatemolesses #Sawda #lebanesedish