Nutritious Pan-Seared Liver (Rice Cooker Method)
Easy Rice Cooker Pan-Fried Beef Liver with Onions
Enjoy tender pan-seared beef liver, conveniently made using your rice cooker! Beef liver is packed with essential nutrients like iron and vitamins, making it excellent for boosting energy and vitality. This recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to incorporate this healthy ingredient into your diet.
Ingredients- 250g fresh beef liver
- 50g onion
- Milk, for soaking
- 0.5 tsp salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start with 250g of fresh beef liver. Cut it into large, manageable pieces. Gently peel off the thin membrane covering the liver using your fingertips or a knife. This step is crucial for achieving a tender texture.
Step 2
This is what the liver looks like after removing the membrane (approx. 250g).
Step 3
To remove any gamey odor and blood, soak the cleaned liver in milk. Cover with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The milk will help draw out impurities and neutralize the smell.
Step 4
Rinse the liver thoroughly under cold water to remove all traces of milk and blood. Next, use kitchen scissors to cut the liver into bite-sized pieces. Liver can be tough, so scissors are often easier to use than a knife.
Step 5
Now, let’s use your rice cooker. Spread the cut liver pieces evenly in the bottom of the rice cooker inner pot, ensuring they don’t overlap too much. Thinly slice or chop 50g of onion and spread it over the liver. Sprinkle with 0.5 tsp salt, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Gently mix everything with your hands to distribute the seasonings evenly. Once mixed, spread the ingredients out again in a single layer in the pot.
Step 6
Select the ‘Cook’ or ‘Multicook’ function on your rice cooker and set it for a 9-minute reheat cycle. (If your rice cooker has specific ‘Roast’ or ‘Stir-fry’ functions, you can use those as well.)
Step 7
Carefully transfer the cooked liver to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added visual appeal and flavor. Taste and, if desired, add another pinch of salt to enhance the savory notes.
Step 8
Alternatively, after rinsing the liver with milk, place it in the rice cooker. Pour in freshly boiled water to cover the liver, add 1 tsp salt and pepper, and use the ‘9-minute reheat’ function. This method yields a delicious, boiled-liver-like texture.
Step 9
Adding an extra pinch of salt, according to your preference, will further enhance the rich, nutty flavor of the liver.
