Val's Hungarian Jewish Chopped Liver Recipe
You can respond 'Yes!' if this meal asks, 'What am I, chopped liver?!' I only use Hungarian paprika since I'm a true Hungarian! You can'mash' the livers in a food processor, but I find the outcome too polished, almost like pate; traditional chopped liver is lumpy! You'll get the best results if you're willing to do the mixing with your hands. NOTE: Do not add beef or any other type of liver or filler to this recipe; it will ruin the flavor. Enjoy!
Servings Per Recipe: 8 | Calories: 257.9
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-cooked eggs
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds fresh chicken livers
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (Optional)
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
Directions:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the diced onion is tender. Add the chicken livers and cook, turning regularly, over high heat. Remove the livers and onions from the fire when they are cooked through (no longer pink inside and the juices run clear). Place them in a large mixing dish.
- Using a potato masher, mash the livers. You'll need to remove the membranes with your fingertips as you proceed (the livers will be quite juicy; be sure to leave the juice in). Mash the eggs in a separate bowl and combine with the liver. Mix in the grated or finely chopped raw onion, as well as the chopped green onions. The onions will be slightly cooked by the liver mixture, which should still be warm. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in 1 tablespoon paprika (more if preferred, or if you're Hungarian!). 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours after thoroughly mixing with a big spoon.
- To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on plates, top with chopped liver, and liberally sprinkle with paprika and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutritions | Facts | Potassium | 544.9mg | Cholesterol | 573.1mg | Niacin Equivalents | 13mg | Calories From Fat | 126.8 | Iron | 10.7mg | Fat | 14.1g | Thiamin | 0.2mg | Protein | 24.4g | Saturated Fat | 4.2g | Vitamin A Iu | 14267.5IU | Vitamin B6 | 0.8mg | Dietary Fiber | 3g | Vitamin C | 49.5mg | Magnesium | 43.4mg | Folate | 532mcg | Sodium | 116.1mg | Calcium | 81.6mg | Carbohydrates | 8.5g | Sugars | 3g |
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