Fegato di Vitello (Pan-Fried Calf's Liver)

Pan-fried calf's liver served with braised chard, savory lentils, crispy pancetta, and a creamy balsamic sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621.1 kcals 2484.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.4 grams 65.4 grams
Fat 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
LegumesPulses
110
g
Meat
4
piece
Calf's Liver
1cm thick slices
8
piece
NutsSeeds
4
piece
Sage
leaves
1
clove
Garlic
whole
1
to taste
Salt
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
0.5
tsp
8
piece
Sage
leaves
OilsFats
Vegetables
4
piece
Chard
large leaves, sliced 1cm thick

Steps

  • Place the lentils, sage, and one garlic clove into a pan and cover with water.
  • Boil the mixture, then simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  • Drain the lentils and season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Boil the chard in salted water for 2 minutes until tender, then drain.
  • Stir-fry the chard with olive oil, garlic, and chilli for one minute in a hot pan.
  • Fry the butter, pancetta, and sage in a large pan for two minutes until crispy.
  • Add the liver slices and cook for one minute on each side before plating.
  • Wipe excess fat from the pan, then whisk in balsamic vinegar and crème fraîche for one minute.
  • Arrange the chard and lentils on the plates with the liver.
  • Pour the balsamic sauce over the dish to serve.