EDIRNE STYLE LIVER( EDIRNE CIGERI)

Hi all, if you are  like me and not too keen on liver, I guarantee that you will change your mind after making this dish. it was delicious and full of iron lol and we all need iron now and then. Hope you enjoy.. This serves 2. style

INGREDIENTS

• 250 g ox liver
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• oil for frying
• Salt, chili flakes and dried time to taste.

ONION PIYAZ TO SERVE

• 1 large red onion
• pinch of salt
• 1 bunch of fresh, chopped parsley

2 DRIED RED PEPPERS

METHOD

 1) Wash the liver pieces  and remove any skin and ducks. Dry with paper towel  and place them into the freezer for an hour or so. When we take it out of the freezer it will be easier to slice the liver. 

2) Cut and slice the liver very thinly, as thin as you can. Then cut into strips and small cubes. Coat and toss with flour.

3) Heat the oil and deep fry  half of the liver for 2 minutes on high heat. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Do  the same with the other half of the liver.

4) Fry the dried whole peppers in oil for one minute, turning over and making sure it is crispy on all sides.

5) Slice the onion thinly, add salt and wash under cold water, rinse and drain in colander. Add chopped parsley. set aside.

6) Place cooked liver on serving plate, Sprinkle salt, chili flakes and dried thyme to taste. Decorate with crispy red peppers and serve with onion and parsley piyaz.

FRIDAY MARKET IN KUSADASI / TURKEY

Yesterday I was in town for the Friday market. It was vibrant and colourful with fresh fruit and vegetables from the surrounding villages. The farmers are going back to growing everything organic, just like the old times which was the only way many years ago. A farming village called Kirazli is going organic for all their produce. Kirazli is famous for beautiful peaches, cherries, tomatoes, peppers as well as other fruit and vegetables. It is also great place to go for a home cooked meal , prepared by the local women and enjoyed ,with all the produce freshly picked from their own garden.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH FRESH TOMATOES

This dish was cooked with organic chicken and fresh tomatoes and and fresh peppers which tasted quite delicious. I served it with Turkish round rice which is fried with some butter first then cooked with chicken stock.

YOU NEED

• 4 pieces of chicken breast, diced
• 2 tbls olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped finely
• 1 clove of garlic ( optional )
• 5-6 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2-3 tblsp full of  green peppers, diced
• 1 cup stock stock or water
• Salt and black pepper
• fresh parsley and dill, chopped

METHOD

First wash and dry the chicken then dice into small pieces. Fry in a non stick pan with the oil for 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and fry for further 5 minutes. Then add the tomatoes,  peppers and the stock, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until it is cooked. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh herbs just before serving. Serves 4.