Chicken hearts have high nutritional value and simple preparation methods, making them a favorite ingredient for Vietnamese homemakers. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to see 2 ways to make chicken hearts with pepper and ginger that are extremely appetizing. Let’s make this delicious stew dish right away!
1. Chicken Hearts with Pepper
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Hearts with Pepper Serves 4
Chicken hearts 600 gr Green pepper 100 gr Green onions 3 stalks Red onions 2 bulbs Garlic 1 bulb Small ginger 1 bulb Lemon 1 fruit White pepper 1/2 tablespoon (crushed) White wine 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ monosodium glutamate)
How to Cook Chicken Gizzard with Pepper
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Prepare the chicken gizzards
Buy chicken gizzards, cut them in half lengthwise, and wash away all the blood inside under running water.
Squeeze the juice of a lemon into the bowl with the chicken gizzards along with a little salt, mix well, and then rinse with water.
Add 2 tablespoons of white wine to the bowl, use your hands to mix continuously a few more times, then rinse with clean water. Let them drain and wait for processing.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the garlic and shallots, wash them, and then chop finely.
Wash the green onions, cut them into small pieces. After peeling the ginger, slice it thinly and then chop finely.
Lightly roast the green pepper over high heat for about 1 – 2 minutes, then crush it slightly and put it on a plate to wait for processing.
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Marinate the chicken gizzards
Marinate the chicken gizzards with 1/2 of the chopped shallots, green onions, garlic, and ginger, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 tablespoon of crushed pepper.
Mix well and let sit for about 15 minutes to allow the chicken gizzards to absorb the seasoning evenly.
Note: Depending on your family’s taste, you can marinate with the amount of seasoning you prefer.
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Cook chicken hearts
Place a clay pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil along with 1 tablespoon of sugar, stir continuously over medium-low heat until the sugar completely dissolves and turns golden brown.
Tip: You can use ready-made caramel sauce to save time.
Add all the marinated chicken hearts into the pot, mixing well over medium-high heat. When the chicken hearts firm up, the juices from the chicken hearts and spices will be released, enough to cook the chicken hearts without adding water.
Cook until the broth reduces, then add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, crushed green pepper, and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
The chicken hearts are braised until evenly cooked, tender yet firm, giving a unique chewy sensation that blends harmoniously with the rich flavors of the slightly salty, sweet braising sauce, with a hint of spiciness from the green pepper.
Eating it with hot rice is incredibly delightful.
2. Braised Chicken Hearts with Ginger
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Chicken Hearts with Ginger Serves 4
Chicken hearts 500 gr Ginger 1 root (100 gr) Garlic 1 tablespoon (minced) Coconut caramel sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasonings to taste (sugar/salt/MSG)
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How to Cook Braised Chicken Hearts with Ginger
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Prepare the Chicken Hearts
After buying the chicken hearts, use a knife to cut them in half, removing all the clotted blood inside, and wash them thoroughly. Place them in a colander to drain excess water.
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Prepare other ingredients
After peeling the ginger, rinse it with water and then use a knife to cut it into thin strips suitable for eating.
Tip for you
- You should wash the ginger thoroughly when you buy it, cleaning off all the dirt.
- Wipe off the excess water and then use a spoon to gently scrape the skin; the ginger skin will be cleaned quickly.
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Stew chicken hearts
Place a pan on the stove, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.
When the garlic turns golden, add all the chicken hearts and stir-fry until they are firm. Add 1/2 tablespoon of coconut caramel, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Stir-fry on medium heat to help the seasonings dissolve completely. Add all the ginger to the pan, mix everything well, reduce the heat, and continue stewing for about 5 more minutes.
When the stew sauce thickens slightly, and the ingredients are cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The ginger chicken heart dish, with its simple preparation and familiar ingredients, results in an irresistibly delicious final product. The chicken hearts are tender yet retain the perfect chewiness, with a subtle aroma of ginger.
The slightly salty flavor combined with a hint of spiciness makes the dish significantly more appealing. Now you can prepare this dish to treat your family, so give it a try!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken hearts
- You should choose chicken hearts that are bright in color, bright red, avoiding those that are black or dark red.
- Choose hearts that are medium-sized, not too large, and when touched, they should have good elasticity, not slimy on your fingers, and smooth on the surface.
- You can find chicken hearts at reputable food stores to ensure quality; check the packaging, confirm production information, and expiration date.
- If buying chicken hearts at traditional markets, you should go early in the morning when the chickens have just been slaughtered, as this will ensure fresher hearts.
How to remove the smell from chicken hearts
- It is advisable to rub salt thoroughly over the entire chicken heart, then rinse with water to simply eliminate the smell.
- Use a mixture of diluted saltwater combined with lemon juice, soak the chicken hearts for about 10 – 15 minutes, gently massage to clean the blood clots inside, and then rinse thoroughly.
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With just a few simple steps, you can immediately make 2 ways to cook braised chicken hearts with pepper and ginger, making your family meals more appealing. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from YouTube channels: Tu Nguyen Family, Tigon Luu
