Offal Waffles - Cheap, Nutritious, And Delicious

 

The cost-of-living crisis is making life unaffordable for far too many. Prices have crept up beyond what most families can comfortably afford, and with the new Government leadership, costs are set to rise further. 

With prices rising steadily, budget-conscious families are trading off one expense for another. This silent ultimatum has put into perspective the fragility of everyday comforts that we take for granted. 

One example is choosing between food and energy. News articles are rife with pensioners and single parents choosing between heating or eating. 

Halal Origins believes that no person, especially parents and pensioners, should have to choose between staying warm or putting food on the table. 

We are here to tell you that good, nutritious food doesn’t have to cost the earth, and there is an alternative protein source that packs a mighty nutritious punch, tastes delicious, and is considerably cheaper than other cuts of meat - offal. 

This blog shares an affordable recipe for offals on waffles and explains why they are so good. 

A viable and cost-effective source of protein 

Too many families are reverting to processed foods in the cost-of-living crisis, thus sacrificing quality for quantity, but it doesn’t have to be that way. 

Offal, also known as tayyib, is often around a third of the price of other protein sources like chicken fillets or beef steaks and allows your budget to go much further without compromising the quality of your meals. 

Some people report offal’s firmer texture as difficult to grapple with, but that’s likely because they overcook it. When cooked lightly and seasoned well, tayyib and offal are tender and delicious. 

They are perfect for stews, curries, and fry-ups, and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone dish. We find that they taste delicious when combined with our gluten-free sausages, particularly our spicy sausages for that extra flavour. 

Tayyib is also a great way to bulk up other more expensive meals, so if you are having steak or fillet, add some offal for additional weight to your dish. 

With offal at your disposal, there is no excuse not to have a good quality meal or to choose between energy or putting food on the table. 

A nutritional powerhouse 

Offal and tayyib are considerably more nutrient-dense than your regular cuts of meat, so eating them enhances your nutritional intake. Does that sound like a sacrifice to you? 

Here is a list of the nutrients your body will enjoy from a single serving

As you can see, tayyib and offal are not shy on vitamins and minerals - they are a powerhouse that provides rich nutrition for good health. 

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Offal waffle recipe

This blog post would be incomplete without a delicious recipe to get you started. 

Ingredients:

• 300g tayyib offal (chicken liver & chicken hearts)
• 4–6 gluten-free spicy Angus beef sausages
• 1 large onion
• 1 red pepper
• 1 yellow pepper
• 4 eggs
• 4 potato waffles

Instructions:

1. Chop the red and yellow peppers into chunks, lightly glaze them with olive oil and roast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes along with the potato waffles. Alternatively, you can fry the peppers with the chopped onions.

2. Chop the onions into cubes and fry them until golden brown. If you prefer to fry the peppers, include them at this stage.

3. Chop the offal into small chunks so they are easy to cook and set aside.

4. Chop the gluten-free spicy sausages into slices and fry them with the onions and peppers until they are cooked through.

5. Add the offal into the pan and cook through to about 75%, leaving some medium-rare tenderness.

6. Either whisk the eggs and add them to the mixture or fry the eggs.

7. Place your waffles on a plate and add your offal-sausage mixture on top. If you have fried the eggs, add them on top, sunny side up. Baked tomato beans are a good addition to this treat.

Enjoy! 

Final Thoughts

High-quality protein and good nutrition don’t have to put a strain on your budget. As you can see from the recipe above, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal for four with less than £10 - a total bargain. 

Try and incorporate tayyib and offal into more of your recipes, even if it is just to bulk out your meals. They are a fantastic ingredient for overnight stews, curries, pies and even sandwiches. You are limited only by your imagination. nbsp;

Halal Origins prides itself on supplying the highest quality organic tayyib and offal, and our range of gluten-free and regular sausages and burgers provide a great addition to this ingredient. 

Until next time, be healthy, happy, and enjoy our awesome recipes with our fine, fresh and organic ingredients.