DISH RESEARCH · Dish
Kebda Iskandarani
Also known as: كبدة إسكندراني
Alexandrian beef liver quickly fried with garlic, cumin, paprika, lime and bell pepper for a tangy, peppery street-food dish.
About Kebda Iskandarani
Kebda Iskandarani is Alexandria's quick-fried spiced liver, sold as a plate or tucked into street-food sandwiches. This profile follows Scarf Gal Food's beef-liver version with cumin, paprika, lime and bell pepper.
Beef liver brings a mineral-rich savouriness sharpened by vinegar and lime. Cumin, paprika and garlic add earthy warmth, while bell pepper and tomato provide fresh sweetness against the peppery seasoning.
The liver is cut into small browned pieces that remain tender inside, mixed with softened green pepper and tomato. Olive oil gives the dish a light sheen, while optional cilantro and red pepper flakes add green and crimson flecks.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Kebda Iskandarani
Scarf Gal Food's Alexandrian Beef Liver with Cumin, Lime and Bell Pepper.
- Beef liverMineral-rich meat base
- Ground cuminEarthy defining spice
- PaprikaWarm pepper seasoning
- GarlicPungent aromatic
- VinegarTangy marinade
- Fresh lime juiceBright acidity
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
- Bell pepperSweet fresh pepper
- TomatoJuicy vegetable sweetness
- Olive oilQuick-frying fat
- Fresh cilantroOptional fresh garnish · Optional
- Red pepper flakesOptional hot garnish · Optional
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Beef liver:
- Ground cumin:
- Paprika:
- Garlic:
- Vinegar: . The source does not state the vinegar's production substrate or commercial formulation
- Fresh lime juice:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
- Bell pepper: . The source lists bell pepper and notes jalapeño as a preferred spicier alternative; this profile fixes the stated bell-pepper version
- Tomato:
- Olive oil:
- Fresh cilantro (optional):
- Red pepper flakes (optional):
Origins & food traditions
Scarf Gal Food supplies the complete selected Alexandrian beef-liver recipe with garlic, cumin, acidity, pepper and quick frying. Egyptian Streets independently identifies liver sandwiches as an Alexandria specialty and corroborates thinly sliced sautéed liver, green peppers and local street-food service.
Countries
- Egypt
- EgyptCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Egyptian Cuisine
- Alexandrian Cuisine
- Egyptian CuisineCatalogue link pending review
- Alexandrian CuisineCatalogue link pending review