Description
The premium offal skewer that connoisseurs unconditionally order at lamb BBQs (Shao Kao). Lamb liver, which dries out easily, is wrapped like a candy in pure white 'lamb caul fat' and charcoal-grilled. The melting fat permeates the liver, creating a melting texture identical to Foie Gras.
Restaurants serving Kao Yang Gan (Grilled Spiced Lamb Liver)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Lamb liver
- Lamb caul fat(for wrapping)
- Cumin powder
- Chili powder
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- (Purging Liver) Prepare extremely fresh lamb liver. Cut into bite-sized squares. Soak in water to perfectly extract blood and odor.
- (Magic Fat-Wrapping) This is the ultimate secret. Spread out 'lamb caul fat' (the lace-like fat surrounding the organs) and wrap each piece of liver snugly like a candy.
- Thread onto metal skewers.
- (Grilling) Place over high charcoal heat.
- The caul fat melts violently ('SIZZLE!'), preventing the liver from drying out and essentially deep-frying it in its own fat.
- [Seasoning]: Right before the fat chars golden, shower the surface with salt, massive cumin powder (Ziran), and chili powder.
- Remove from heat while the core remains a perfect 'medium-rare' (slightly pink) and serve immediately.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sweetness of charred lamb fat、Cumin powder aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Wrap beef/pork liver in caul fat and grill)
Pairing
Cold Beer / Red Wine
Trivia
[Trivia] Grilling liver plain makes it dry and choking. However, the nomadic genius wisdom of 'wrapping it in fat' (Bao You) elevates it to a premium skewer rivaling French Foie Gras dishes.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Bite directly off the hot skewer. The outer caul fat is 'crispy and charred', while the inside liver 'melts' like butter. The liver's distinct iron flavor is perfectly enveloped by the violent sweetness of the lamb fat and cumin. The alcohol will not stop flowing.
Allergen
Mutton