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Rice with Chicken Liver and Bechamel — Bim Bim Cooks

Rice with Chicken Liver and Bechamel

Rice with chicken liver and béchamel is a rich, comforting baked dish. Rice with chicken liver and bechamel.

Ingredients
  • For the Chicken Liver
  • 1 lb
    chicken liver (cleaned, cut)
  • 1–2 tablespoons
    margarine (or butter)
  • 1
    small onion, minced
  • 3–5
    garlic cloves, minced
  • Whole spices: mastic, cardamom pods, allspice, bay leaves
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Pinch cardamom powder (optional)
  • Pinch cinnamon (optional)
  • Fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup
    hot water (as needed)
  • For the Rice
  • 1–1
    1/2 cups medium-grain rice (soaked, drained)
  • 1 tablespoon
    butter or margarine
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Pinch ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups
    hot chicken broth + 1/2 cup water
  • For the Béchamel
  • 4 tablespoons
    margarine
  • 4 tablespoons
    flour
  • 3–3
    1/2 cups milk
  • 2–4 tablespoons
    heavy cream (optional)
  • 1
    egg (optional)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Nutmeg (optional)

Directions

  • Cook the Liver

    Cook onion in margarine until soft.

  • Add garlic and spices.

  • Add liver, season, and cook until slightly dry.

  • Add a little water, cover, and cook until done.

  • Adjust seasoning.

  • Cook the Rice

    Cook rice with butter, seasoning, broth, and water.

  • Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.

  • Make the Béchamel

    Melt margarine, add flour and cook briefly.

  • Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth and thick.

  • Add cream, egg (optional), and seasoning.

  • Assemble

    Mix rice with cooked liver.

  • Transfer to a baking dish.

  • Spread béchamel evenly on top.

  • Bake

    Bake at 350°F (180°C) until golden on top (about 25–30 minutes).

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