Stir-fried dishes are always present in family meals due to their simplicity and quick preparation, as well as the combination of meat and vegetables that makes the meal more flavorful. Let’s cook with TasteVN to learn 2 unique recipes for stir-fried chicken intestines with bitter melon and green bananas that are irresistible!
1. Stir-fried chicken intestines with bitter melon
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried chicken intestines with bitter melon Serves 2
Chicken intestines 500 gr Bitter melon 2 fruits Green onions 3 stalks Cilantro 3 sprigs Ginger 1 tablespoon (minced) Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh, less bitter bitter melon
- You should choose bitter melons that are medium-sized, elongated, and still have the stem.
- Bitter melons with bright green color, shiny skin, many tiny veins, and protruding spines will be less bitter.
- Do not buy bitter melons that are dark green and have swollen bodies, as they may have been fertilized with growth stimulants.
- Do not buy ripe bitter melons that are orange or yellow and spoiled.
See details: How to choose fresh bitter melon
How to prepare Stir-fried chicken intestines with bitter melon
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Prepare chicken intestines and ingredients
To clean the chicken intestines and remove the odor, soak the chicken intestines with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse with water and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
Wash the bitter melon, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. Slice the bitter melon into thin pieces.
Tip to reduce the bitterness of bitter melon:
- Soak the sliced bitter melon in salt water with a bit of ice for 15 minutes to make it less bitter and crisper.
- Then take the bitter melon out and rinse it thoroughly with water to remove the saltiness; this way, the bitter melon will not be too bitter anymore.
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Marinate chicken intestines
Marinate chicken intestines with 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder. Mix the chicken intestines with the spices and marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Stir-fry chicken intestines
Place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil to the pan, and heat the oil over medium heat. Then, add minced shallots to the pan and fry until fragrant.
Next, add the chicken intestines to the pan, stirring well. Stir-fry for about 7 – 10 minutes until the chicken intestines are firm, then transfer the chicken intestines to a bowl.
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Sautéed Bitter Melon with Chicken Intestines
Using the same pan used to sauté the chicken intestines, add a little cooking oil to the pan. Then add all the bitter melon, sautéing over medium heat.
Sauté until the bitter melon is soft, then add the sautéed chicken intestines to the pan again, stirring well.
Season the dish with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and finally, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce for a glossier and more flavorful dish. Mix all the ingredients together and sauté for about 5 – 7 minutes before turning off the heat.
Chop green onions and cilantro and add them to the pan, stirring well. The dish is now complete; serve the chicken intestines on a plate and enjoy.
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Final Product
The chicken intestines are crunchy and sweet, seasoned perfectly, creating a delightful texture in the mouth. The bitter melon is crisp and retains its fresh green color. This dish is absolutely delicious when served with hot rice!
2. Stir-fried chicken intestines with green bananas
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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 intestines with green bananas Serves 2
Chicken intestines 500 gr Green bananas 15 pieces Pepper leaves 30 gr Lemongrass 1 stalk Ginger 1 piece Garlic 1 bulb Green onions 3 stalks Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (seasoning powder/ MSG/ pepper/ salt)
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How to cook Stir-fried chicken intestines with green bananas
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Prepare chicken intestines and other ingredients
After buying the chicken intestines, to eliminate the odor, rub them with salt and soak in diluted salt water for about 7 – 10 minutes. Then rinse them thoroughly with water and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the green bananas, slice them thinly, and soak the green bananas in diluted salt water with a little lemon juice for about 10 minutes to remove the latex from the bananas. After that, rinse them with water and drain.
Smash and finely chop the garlic and lemongrass. Peel and finely chop the ginger.
Chop the white part of the green onions finely, while the green part you cut into pieces to sprinkle on the dish. Rinse the pepper leaves and cut them into strips.
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Marinate chicken intestines
Add 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and the minced ginger and lemongrass to the bowl of chicken intestines. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes to allow the chicken intestines to absorb the spices.
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Stir-fry chicken intestines
Place a pan on the stove, add about 1 – 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, then add the minced green onions and sauté until fragrant over medium heat.
Next, add the chicken intestines to the pan. Stir-fry for about 7 – 10 minutes until the chicken intestines are slightly firm, then remove them to a plate.
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Stir-fried chicken intestines with green bananas
Add a little cooking oil to the pan, then add the green bananas and stir well. Stir-fry until the bananas are soft, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
Next, add the briefly stir-fried chicken intestines back into the pan and mix well. Stir-fry until the chicken intestines and green bananas are well blended and cooked evenly, then you can adjust the seasoning to taste.
Finally, add the Vietnamese leaf and chopped green onions to the pan, stir-fry for about 5 more minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The chicken intestines are crispy and sweet, with a chewy texture combined with the green bananas that have a nutty and slightly bitter taste, making it incredibly unique. Show off your cooking skills by making stir-fried chicken intestines with green bananas for a delicious family meal!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken intestines
- Chicken intestines are often sold widely in many places, so to ensure you buy quality ones, you should choose reputable addresses to guarantee freshness; freshly slaughtered chicken intestines are the best when cooked.
- When buying chicken intestines, you need to observe the color; fresh intestines will have a pinkish-red color and no foul smell, and the liver should not be dark or pale green.
- Delicious chicken intestines will not have an unpleasant odor, will not be dark in color, and especially will not be slimy.
- Use your hands to feel the different parts; if they feel elastic and not slimy, then they are good intestines.
How to clean chicken intestines without odor
- Method 1: Wash the chicken intestines with clean water, then add white salt and massage for about 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
- Method 2: Use a mixture of vinegar and salt, massage evenly, and squeeze for 2 minutes to help clean the chicken intestines and eliminate odors.
- Method 3: Blanch the chicken intestines in boiling water with ginger, salt, and white wine for about 2 minutes, then take them out and rinse with water.
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*Refer to images and the recipe from the YouTube channel: Thanh Tâm Food and ẨM THỰC MIỀN QUÊ
