Fwied bil-Basal (Liver with Onions)

Name: Fwied bil-Basal (Liver with Onions)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g calf or lamb liver sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 large onions thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 100 ml red or white wine; 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice; Small handful fresh parsley chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

A traditional Maltese liver dish cooked quickly with onions, garlic, wine, and parsley. Simple, rich, and deeply savoury.

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Prep10 minsCook20 minsServes4DifficultyMedium

Bright, satisfying and built for real life.

This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Maltese cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.

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Fwied bil-Basal (Liver with Onions)

10 min prep20 min cook30 min total4 people

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Method

1
Cook the onions: Heat the olive oil in a wide pan. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
2
Add garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3
Cook the liver: Increase the heat, add the liver slices, and cook quickly for 1-2 minutes per side.
4
Deglaze: Add the wine and simmer briefly. Stir in vinegar or lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5
Serve: Serve immediately while the liver is still tender.

Fwied bil-Basal is a traditional Maltese liver dish cooked with plenty of onions, garlic, wine, and parsley. It is quick, economical, and richly flavoured.