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Liver & Eggs
Seared beef liver served alongside fried eggs for a nutrient-dense breakfast
~15 mintotal237 kcalper serving16g protein1g carbs18g fat
Ingredients
- 150 g Beef liver, sliced
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Butter or tallow
Cooking Steps
Pat the liver slices dry with paper towel; this helps them sear rather than steam.
Melt the butter or tallow in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
Season the liver with salt and pepper, then sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until browned outside and just pink in the centre; liver turns tough and grainy if overcooked, so watch it closely.
Transfer the liver to a plate and keep warm.
Crack the eggs into the same pan and fry to your liking, about 2-3 minutes for a runny yolk.
Serve the eggs alongside the liver.
Plant & Growing Tips
Parsley
- Not in the recipe, but grow it to provide a fresh, peppery counterpoint to the richness of liver and eggs. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a partially shaded spot with moist, well-drained soil; germination can be slow, so soak seeds overnight before planting.
- Grow in pots on a windowsill for easy access to fresh leaves year-round.
- Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage lush growth and prevent bitterness.
Chives
- Not in the recipe, but grow them for their mild oniony flavour, perfect for garnishing liver and eggs. Plant chive bulbs or seeds in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, and they will form clumps that return each year.
- Chives are very hardy and can be grown in containers or directly in the garden.
- Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour and encourage new growth.
Natural Pest Control
- Hand-pick any visible slugs from parsley leaves.
- Spray aphids off chives with a strong jet of water if they become problematic.
- Plant chives near roses to help deter aphids from those plants as well.
Harvest
Parsley
- Snip outer stems at the base as needed, leaving the inner ones to continue growing, for a cut-and-come-again harvest.
- Harvest before flowering for the best flavour, as leaves can become bitter once flowers appear.
Chives
- Snip leaves from the base of the plant with scissors as needed, being careful not to cut more than one-third of the plant at a time.
- Regular harvesting encourages new growth and prevents the plant from flowering too quickly.
