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Val's Hungarian Jewish Chopped Liver

By: Valerie Alia 
"If this dish asks you, 'What am I, chopped liver?!' you can say, 'Yes!'. I'm particular about using Hungarian paprika, faithful to my roots! You can use a food processor to 'mash' the livers, but the result is too refined for my taste, too much like a pate; traditional chopped liver is lumpy! If you're willing to do the mixing with your hands, you'll get the best results. NOTE: Under NO circumstances should you add beef or any other kind of liver or filler; this will spoil the flavor. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds fresh chicken livers
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Saute the diced onion until fairly soft. Add chicken livers and saute over high heat, stirring frequently. When livers are cooked through (no longer pink inside and the juices run clear), remove livers and onions from heat and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mash livers with a potato masher. You will need to use your fingers, removing the membranes as you go (the livers will be quite juicy; be sure to leave the juice in). In a separate bowl, mash the eggs and add to the liver. Add the grated or finely chopped raw onion and chopped green onions and mix all together. The liver mixture should still be warm, and will slightly cook the onions. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste and add at least 1 tablespoon paprika (more if desired, or if you're Hungarian!). Add 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Mix well with a large spoon and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  3. To Serve: Place lettuce leaves on plates, top with chopped liver and sprinkle generously with paprika and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 573mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by ADLEVINE   view full review
Val, how do I thank you. My Jewish husband asked me to make chopped liver when we were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by MWHANKIN   view full review
I made this for my in-laws on Mother’s Day and it was a hit. The only thing I changed, to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by IMANISHIMEL   view full review
This is an amazing recipe! I never thought I'd be able to top my mother's famous Jewish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL   view full review
Looked for a good recipe for this forever, and this is it..Simply wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2004 by TRUEBOO   view full review
This turned out very good. I may have over salted it a bit, but I rectified that by adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by Canadian Cook   view full review
5 stars isn't enough! I made this for an appetizer and served with small pita breads and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by Jerrol   view full review
traditional and delicious! This will easily serve 12 as an appetizer.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by SKORNBLUTH   view full review
This is the real thing. Tastes just like my mother used to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by ronnie   view full review
I tried this receipe and I liked it. but I make it without the eggs and it is really easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2005 by CRAZYJ212   view full review
I made this for my hubby hoping to enojy it myself. I couldn't eat it b/c i still remember...

 

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