Leeks with Chicken Liver (Tavuk Cigerli Pirasa)

Leeks with Chicken Liver (Tavuk Cigerli Pirasa)

1 lb chicken liver

1 lb leeks

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup tomatoes, petite diced

¼ cup hot water

¼ tsp crushed red pepper

1 tsp salt to taste

½ tsp fresh black pepper

Wash and drain chicken livers and cut them in bite sizes. Heat the olive oil in a pot and then add the chicken livers. Saute over medium heat until they turn brown. Meanwhile clean and chop the leeks. Add the leeks and continue sautéing over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the tomatoes, crushed red pepper and salt to taste. Add the hot water, give a stir and cook over low medium heat with the lid on. After 20-30 minutes add black pepper and turn the heat off.