Gubet Tibs (Ethiopian Fried Liver) Recipe

Gubet is an Amharic word for liver. Learn how to make this Ethiopian fried liver dish. Here you will find all the ingredients you need with all the necessary instructions.

Ingredients Required to Make Gubet Tibs

  • 1 kg (2 lbs. 3 oz.) beef or lamb liver, cleaned and cut into small cubes
  • 40 grams (2 2/3 tablespoons) thinly sliced shallots
  • 10 grams (2 teaspoons) awaze (Ethiopian spice paste)
  • 1 tablespoon clarified butter
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • Salt, to taste
  • Jalapeño pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 2 cups tej (Ethiopian honey wine)

How to Make Gubet Tibs (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Preparation

  1. Remove any thin filaments from the liver and cut it into small cubes as desired.
  2. Rub the liver cubes thoroughly with black pepper and salt.
  3. In a bowl, mix tej (Ethiopian honey wine) and awaze (Ethiopian spice paste).
  4. Chop up jalapeño and set it aside.

Cooking

  1. Place a frying pan over high heat and add the clarified butter.
  2. When the butter begins to bubble, add the liver cubes and sauté until browned.
  3. Add the thinly sliced shallots and chopped jalapeño immediately, sautéing them with the meat for a little while until they are softened.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and transfer the contents to a bowl.
  5. Pour the tej and awaze mixture into the bowl with the liver and shallots, and mix well to combine.
  6. Transfer the liver mixture to a serving dish.
  7. Serve the Liver Tibs with Tej and Awaze hot, accompanied by injera (Ethiopian flatbread) or rice, if desired. Enjoy this flavorful and spicy Ethiopian dish!

Equipment Recommendations to Make Gubet Tibs

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Gubet Tibs Recipe

Gubet Tibs (Ethiopian Fried Liver) Recipe

Gubet Tibs (Ethiopian Fried Liver) Recipe

Recipe by Sara Z. Bayou

Gubet is an Amharic word for liver. Learn how to make this Ethiopian fried liver dish. Here you will find all the ingredients you need with all the necessary instructions.

Course: Dinner, LunchCuisine: EthiopianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2 lbs. 3 oz.) beef or lamb liver, cleaned and cut into small cubes

  • 40 grams (2 2/3 tablespoons) thinly sliced shallots

  • 10 grams (2 teaspoons) awaze (Ethiopian spice paste)

  • 1 tablespoon clarified butter

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

  • Salt, to taste

  • Jalapeño pepper, chopped (optional)

  • 2 cups tej (Ethiopian honey wine)

Directions

  • Preparation
  • Remove any thin filaments from the liver and cut it into small cubes as desired.
  • Rub the liver cubes thoroughly with black pepper and salt.
  • In a bowl, mix tej (Ethiopian honey wine) and awaze (Ethiopian spice paste).
  • Chop up jalapeño and set it aside.
  • Cooking
  • Place a frying pan over high heat and add the clarified butter.
  • When the butter begins to bubble, add the liver cubes and sauté until browned.
  • Add the thinly sliced shallots and chopped jalapeño immediately, sautéing them with the meat for a little while until they are softened.
  • Remove the pan from heat and transfer the contents to a bowl.
  • Pour the tej and awaze mixture into the bowl with the liver and shallots, and mix well to combine.
  • Transfer the liver mixture to a serving dish.
  • Serve the Liver Tibs with Tej and Awaze hot, accompanied by injera (Ethiopian flatbread) or rice, if desired. Enjoy this flavorful and spicy Ethiopian dish!
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Sara Z. Bayou

Sara Z. Bayou

Sara is a cultural storyteller and food enthusiast with a passion for preserving Ethiopia’s heritage. With a background in anthropology and culinary arts, she curates Ethiopian Roots’ recipes, cultural deep-dives, and travel guides. Sara’s expertise is further showcased in her acclaimed cookbook, “Vegetarian Ethiopia: 60 Timeless Recipes of Authentic Ethiopian,” where she expertly guides readers through the vibrant flavors and nutritional wonders of Ethiopian vegetarian cuisine.

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