Together with TasteVN let’s cook to see 2 ways to make stir-fried chicken gizzards with onions and stir-fried loofah that are delicious and extremely attractive, with very simple steps that anyone can do. Prepare the ingredients and try your hand at this delicious stir-fry dish right away!
1. Stir-fried chicken gizzards with onions
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried chicken gizzards with onions Serves 4
Chicken gizzards 100 gr Chicken hearts 50 gr Chicken liver 50 gr Onion 1 bulb Lemongrass 2 stalks (finely chopped) Garlic 4 cloves (finely chopped) Chili 2 pieces (chopped) Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little bit (sugar/ salt/ ground pepper/ seasoning granules)
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken hearts and livers
- Chicken hearts and livers should be purchased at reputable food stores, with careful packaging, containing full production information.
- If buying at a traditional market, it’s best to go early in the morning when the chickens have just been slaughtered, as the chicken innards will be fresher and easier to choose.
- Chicken hearts and livers should have a dark red color, a dry surface, good elasticity, and if they are intact, they can be selected for purchase.
- Avoid choosing parts that are crushed, not intact, have strange colors, are greenish-purple, or have bruises, have a foul smell, or feel slimy to the touch.
How to prepare Stir-fried Chicken Gizzards with Onions
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Prepare the chicken gizzards
Buy chicken gizzards and cut them in half, using a knife to peel off the yellowish skin inside. Rub them thoroughly with salt and then rinse with water.
Finally, cut them into small, bite-sized pieces.
Tip: The yellow skin inside the chicken gizzards is very hard to peel off. You should use a towel to absorb all the moisture, wait until the surface of the skin is dry before starting to peel; peeling when dry will be much easier.
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut the chicken heart in half lengthwise with a knife and wash away the clotted blood inside the heart.
Put it together with the chicken liver, gently wash them in diluted salt water, then rinse with clean water 1 – 2 times. Drain in a basket and then add to the chicken gizzards.
How to remove the fishy smell from chicken hearts and livers
- The clotted blood inside the chicken heart causes a fishy smell, so you need to remove it completely. Chicken liver is very soft, so you need to wash it gently to avoid crushing it.
- Using a mixture of salt and lemon juice/vinegar to gently rub for about 2 minutes, then rinsing with water can effectively remove the odor.
Onions are washed clean and cut into wedges using a knife.
How to cut onions without making your eyes sting
- A simple yet useful method is to place the onion in the refrigerator for about 10 – 15 minutes before cutting.
- A sharp knife is essential to minimize the amount of juice that sprays out from the onion while cutting.
- You can try cutting the onion while leaving the root intact; this will significantly reduce the stinging sensation in your eyes.
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Marinate chicken gizzards
Marinate the gizzards, heart, and liver with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, add a little ground pepper, and all the minced lemongrass, garlic, and chili.
Use a spoon to mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend completely.
Note: You can season according to your family’s taste.
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Stir-fried chicken gizzards
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and wait until the oil is hot, then add all the marinated gizzards, heart, and liver of the chicken.
Stir-fry evenly over medium heat until the ingredients are firm, add 1/2 cup of cold water, and continue stir-frying until the water thickens slightly and the ingredients are cooked evenly.
Season to taste, add all the onions and stir-fry for about 2 – 3 minutes, when the onions are cooked, you can turn off the heat.
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Final product
With just a few simple steps, you have a delicious stir-fried chicken gizzards with onions that is extremely appealing with a rich flavor from the well-seasoned chicken gizzards. Serve with the onions that are stir-fried to just the right doneness, crunchy, with a natural sweetness.
This dish is best served hot, and adding a bowl of white rice makes it wonderful.
2. Stir-fried gizzards with bottle gourd
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Chicken Gizzards with Loofah Serves 4
Chicken gizzards 100 gr Loofah 1 piece Bean sprouts 100 gr Shallots 2 bulbs Green onions 2 stalks Cilantro 2 sprigs Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Lemon juice A little Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common spices A little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper/ salt)
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Loofah
- You should choose loofah that is straight, elongated, has a uniform bright green skin, and the surface is intact without any insect bites or bruises.
- Hold the loofah and feel it heavy, squeeze it gently to check if it is not too soft, then you can buy it. Avoid choosing those that feel light, are hollow, have black spots, or are bruised.
- Pay attention to the stem of the loofah; if it looks fresh and when pressed it releases juice, not dry or withered, then you can buy it.
How to Prepare Stir-Fried Chicken Gizzards with Loofah
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Prepare Chicken Gizzards
Clean the chicken gizzards thoroughly to remove any dirt from the inside, peel off the yellow skin. Mix salt and lemon juice, rub this mixture evenly on the chicken gizzards, then rinse with water until clean.
Next, cut into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and mix well. Let it sit to absorb the flavors for about 15 minutes.
Note: The marinating spices can be adjusted according to the family’s taste.
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Prepare other ingredients
Shallots are washed, crushed, and then finely chopped with a knife. Chives are cut into short sections about 1.5 finger lengths. Cilantro is trimmed, and finely chopped.
Bean sprouts are washed clean with water, then drained. Loofah is peeled, cut in half lengthwise, and then sliced into pieces about 1/3 of a finger length.
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Stir-fry chicken gizzards
Place a pan on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and sauté the chopped shallots until fragrant.
Add all the marinated chicken gizzards and stir-fry evenly over medium heat until they firm up and turn slightly pink, then add the loofah to stir-fry together.
Continuously stir the loofah and chicken gizzards until all ingredients are cooked through, season to taste, then add the bean sprouts, chives, and cilantro into the pan. Mix everything together and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
The chicken gizzards are stir-fried to a chewy, crispy texture, giving a crunchy bite, combined with the sweet, tender loofah, green onions, and aromatic cilantro. Along with the delicately seasoned spices, all create a wonderful flavor that makes the dish even more appealing. Let’s try it right away!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken gizzards
- Chicken gizzards should be purchased at reputable food stores that ensure product quality.
- For packaged chicken gizzards, you need to carefully read the production information, expiration date, and check that the packaging is intact.
- Avoid purchasing chicken gizzards with damaged packaging, incomplete production information, or with unusual liquid leaking.
- If buying chicken gizzards at traditional markets, you should go early in the morning when the chickens have just been slaughtered; the gizzards will be much fresher.
- Good chicken gizzards have a slightly dark red color, and when you squeeze them, they should feel firm and elastic. Do not buy gizzards that are mushy, have a bluish-purple color, or have an unusual smell.
How to clean chicken gizzards without a fishy smell
- Cut the chicken gizzards in half, and wash away all the dirty fluid inside under running water.
- Wait until they are drained, then use a knife to slowly peel off the yellowish skin.
- Mix salt and lemon juice and rub it evenly on the chicken gizzards for about 2 minutes, then rinse well with water.
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Hope that with the 2 ways of making stir-fried chicken gizzards with onions and stir-fried loofah deliciously shared by TasteVN can help you change the flavor for your family. Wishing you success in your cooking!
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