Skilpadjies
Skilpadjies is a South African delicacy made of lamb or sheep liver, mixed with spices, herbs, and minced onions
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Toothpicks or skewers
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 large finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley
- 200 g of caul fat
- 500 g lamb or sheep liver
Instructions
- Place the liver in cold water for 15 to 20 minutes to remove excess blood and enhance its taste.
- Remove the liver from water and place them on a paper towel.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter or oil. Sautee the pepper, paprike, onion, garlic, salt, and cumin and let them cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- When everything is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool down.
- Add the chopped liver into the ingredients and mix it properly.
- Using a toothpick, wrap bacon around each chopped liver and pin it with a toothpick.
- Sautee the pieces onto a flame for about 4 to 6 minutes until the bacon becomes crispy.
- Serve the skilpadjies with rice, curry, salad, or sandwich.