The phrase "What am I, chopped liver?" is a slang expression used to express hurt and amazement when a person feels they have been overlooked or treated as insignificant. The phrase originated in Jewish English and is often used to signify frustration or anger at being ignored on a social level. The expression may have originally expressed a feeling of being overlooked, as chopped liver was traditionally served as a side dish rather than a main course. The phrase has been used in various contexts, including in show business and politics. Chopped liver is a liver pâté popular in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, often served on matzah or with rye bread as sandwiches. It is high in protein but also high in fat and cholesterol, and there are low-fat, mock, and vegetarian alternatives.