Sautéed Liver with Eggs

Sautéed Liver with Eggs is a classic Chinese home-style dish, typically made with pork or chicken liver sliced and stir-fried with eggs, along with aromatics like ginger, scallions, and a splash of cooking wine. It's a common and comforting dish found in many regional cuisines across China, valued for its simplicity and rich flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a protein powerhouse, very low in carbohydrates, and moderate in fat. It is exceptionally rich in iron, vitamin A, and B vitamins, especially B12, making it highly nutritious. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	21 g
Fiber	0 g
Sodium	380 mg
Iron	6.5 mg
Vitamin A	5500 IU
Vitamin B12	28 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	1.8 mg
Folate	180 µg
Selenium	35 µg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Zinc	4.5 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's often considered a nourishing 'tonic' food in Chinese tradition, believed to replenish blood and energy. Nutritionally, its standout feature is the extremely high bioavailability of heme iron from the liver, which is more easily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron sources.