Liver dumplings recipe - Floyd Cooks - BBC

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Stale bread can be used to reduce waste and is often cheaper.

liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: pork liver

Pork liver is more affordable while still providing a rich flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Smoked sausage can add flavor at a lower cost.

Introduce the dish as liver dumplings, also known as canel dewa.

Show minced raw pig's liver mixed with fried onion and minced bacon, seasoned with salt and pepper.

Display semolina flour, beaten eggs, finely fried chopped shallots, nutmeg, finely chopped parsley, and breadcrumbs soaked in milk.

Combine soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, semolina flour, onion, and parsley into the liver mixture.

Grate nutmeg into the mixture.

Express concern about the mixture being too wet and potentially exploding during cooking.

Spoon the mixture into simmering water, comparing the technique to poaching eggs.

Prepare a sauce with finely sliced shallots and white wine, reducing it on maximum heat.

After 12-15 minutes of cooking the dumplings, check the sauce for thickness and richness.

Finish the sauce with a knob of unsalted butter for shine and flavor.

Plate the dumplings and serve with the sauce, mentioning they pair well with boiled potatoes.

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