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Sykotakia Tiganita: Small Fried Liver Morsels

From Nancy Gaifyllia, for About.com

Sykotakia - Fried Liver - Greek Food

Sykotakia: fried morsels of lamb liver

© Jim Stanfield

In Greek: συκωτάκια τηγανητά, pronounced see-ko-TAHK-yah tee-ghah-nee-TAH

This delicious meze goes especially well with wine. For lamb and kid liver, add a squeeze of lemon juice. For pork and calf liver, sprinkle with vinegar.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of liver (lamb, kid, calf, or pork)
  • flour for dredging
  • olive oil for frying
  • 2 teaspoons of sea salt
  • fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar for serving

Preparation:

Cut the liver into small 1 x 2-inch chunks and salt. Dredge in flour and fry in 1/4 - 1/3 inch of hot olive oil over medium / medium-high heat until done (about 8-10 minutes).

Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice (for lamb or kid) or a sprinkle of red wine vinegar (calf or pork).

Yield: serves 5-6 as a meze/appetizer with other dishes

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