Kibda Iskandarani
Middle East — Egypt (Alexandria)
Egypt's most famous organ dish and one of the Arab world's iconic street foods. Thinly sliced liver rapidly sautéed with garlic, cumin, coriander, chili, and vinegar, served in bread.
Cuts in this tradition
Cultural context
Liver sandwiches are ubiquitous in Alexandria and throughout Egypt. The dish is known across the Arab world as a symbol of Alexandrian street food. Working-class and widely accessible.
Preparation
Liver sliced thin. Sautéed rapidly in hot oil with garlic, green pepper, cumin, coriander, chili, and a splash of vinegar. Served immediately in baladi bread with tahini or garlic sauce.