Sheep Liver Sandwich

Sheep Liver Sandwich

　　A traditional snack from Sanyuan, Shaanxi Province. As sheep liver is known to nourish the liver and improve vision, this dish has remained popular since the Qing Dynasty and is cherished as a delicious treat.

　　Preparation: Wash fresh sheep liver, remove the skin and membrane, then scrape it into fine pieces using a spoon and place them in a bowl. Heat rapeseed oil in a wok until it reaches 70% heat, add the sheep liver, along with five-spice powder, minced scallions, minced ginger, cooking wine, salt, and soy sauce. Stir-fry until the liver resembles rice grains, then lower the heat. Add chopped cilantro and vermicelli, stir-fry for three to four minutes, season with MSG, and transfer to a plate.

　　Mix flour with fermented dough and water to form crumbs, then knead into a dough. After proofing, add baking soda and knead thoroughly. Divide the dough into pieces, flatten them, shape into round flatbreads, and bake in an oven until cooked.

　　Slice the freshly baked flatbread horizontally about three-quarters of the way through the middle, then stuff it with the stir-fried sheep liver to serve. If using a cold flatbread, steam it for about 5 minutes after adding the sheep liver until it is heated through before serving.

　　Features: The liver crumbles are fine as powder, the flavor is rich, and the taste is exceptionally savory.