Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Chicken gizzards are a highly favored ingredient that is on par with other premium ingredients. It would be a shame to overlook the stir-fried dishes made from chicken gizzards. Today, let TasteVN bring you this delicious mixed stir-fried chicken gizzards dish. Let’s get started in the kitchen right away.
Ingredients for Mixed Stir-fried Chicken Gizzards Serves 3 people
Chicken gizzards 400 gr (4 sets) Squid 200 gr Green bell pepper 1 piece Red bell pepper 1 piece Broccoli 500 gr Carrot 300 gr Cucumber 2 pieces Onion 1 bulb Spring onion 3 stalks Garlic 3 cloves Garlic powder 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common seasonings a little (Seasoning/ Salt/ Sugar/ MSG)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken intestines
- Choose chicken intestines that are bright in color and rosy, not dull or showing small spots on the surface.
- When touched, the intestines should feel firm, not too soft and especially make sure they are not slimy.
- Avoid choosing intestines that have been stored for too long, as they will have a strong fishy smell and are no longer usable.
How to choose fresh squid
- Fresh squid should have bright, shiny eyes, clear, with visible pupils, not cloudy or turning yellow and bulging out. Additionally, the squid’s body should be opaque white like milk.
- When touched, the body should feel firm and have good elasticity. When pressed, it leaves a dent but immediately returns to its original state.
- Choose squid with tentacles that are tightly attached and firm. Avoid squid with soft, mushy legs that are separate, as these are squid that have been stored too long and will not taste good, affecting health.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Fresh carrots should be of moderate size, not too large, with a slim shape, smooth skin, not rough or with tiny spots on the surface.
- Choose carrots that are bright orange in color, with fresh green tops that are not bruised and tightly attached to the root. When held, they should feel firm and a bit hard.
- Avoid choosing carrots with bruised and wilted tops, slimy bodies, leaking juices, or even spots; if pressed, they feel soft and mushy, indicating they have been stored too long and are no longer usable.
- Avoid choosing overly large carrots as these are old, fibrous, and especially contain very few nutrients.
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- Male bell peppers typically have three sections at the bottom, making them suitable for stir-frying due to their richer flavor. Female bell peppers, with four sections at the bottom, are better for eating raw or for salads.
- Additionally, choose fruits with a smooth, shiny surface, vibrant colors, and fresh stems.
- If they feel firm when held, that indicates they are still fresh and retain a lot of nutrients.
How to choose fresh and delicious cucumbers
- Choose cucumbers that have a uniform green color, are not yellowing, and have smooth skin. Particularly, select straight fruits without any bends.
- If you want sweet cucumbers, choose smaller ones. Conversely, for a crunchy texture and solid flesh, opt for long, slender cucumbers.
How to prepare Stir-fried Chicken Guts with Mixed Ingredients
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Prepare chicken guts and squid
First, separate the head and body of the squid. Remove the beak from the head and the ink sac, then remove the backbone from the body and wash it thoroughly to drain.
Rub the chicken guts with salt for 5 – 7 minutes, then wash them clean, and cut into bite-sized pieces using a knife.
How to clean chicken guts properly, without odor
- Method 1: Rub the chicken guts with salt and then wash them clean.
- Method 2: Use vinegar to massage the chicken guts for 2 – 3 minutes to eliminate the odor.
- Method 3: Additionally, washing the chicken guts with lemon juice or starfruit juice is surprisingly effective.
Effective ways to eliminate squid odor
- You can blanch the squid with boiling tea for 5 – 7 minutes to instantly remove the fishy smell.
- A simpler method is to marinate the squid with sesame oil or a little alcohol, which reduces the fishy smell and enhances the flavor of the dish.
See details: Super simple way to eliminate squid odor that is extremely effective
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Prepare the vegetables
Remove the stems and seeds from the two types of bell peppers. Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and then cut all three into thin strips.
Remove the ends of the cucumber and wash off any dirt. Then cut it into four lengthwise and slice it diagonally.
Remove the stem from the broccoli, wash it clean, and cut it into pieces. For the onion, peel and cut it into wedges. Clean the scallions and cut them into pieces, while the garlic just needs to be crushed.
Tip: To prevent the dish from becoming too watery and to maintain the crunchiness of the cucumber during preparation, make sure to remove some of the cucumber seeds.
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Stir-fry chicken intestines with onions
Place a pan on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add smashed garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Then add the remaining 4 sets of chicken intestines and 200g of squid, stir-frying for 3 – 5 minutes.
Next, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, stir-frying for an additional 5 – 7 minutes before adding 1 onion and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, stir-frying for 3 – 5 minutes then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
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Stir-fry vegetables
Take another pan with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is bubbling, add the green onion to sauté until fragrant.
Then add carrots and cucumbers, stir-frying for 5 – 7 minutes before adding broccoli and bell peppers, continuing to stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
Finally, add the chicken intestines, squid, and the remaining green onions, stir-frying for 3 – 5 minutes before turning off the heat and transferring to a plate.
Tip: To help the vegetables cook faster and save time, you can add half a cup of water while stir-frying.
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Final product
This stir-fried dish has a recipe that is not too complicated but captivates everyone. The chicken gizzard is crispy and chewy, while the squid is sweet and just done, combined with the vegetables creates an increasingly addictive feeling that one cannot stop using chopsticks.
The mixed chicken gizzard stir-fry, when enjoyed with a bowl of hot steamed rice and a dipping bowl of soy sauce with spicy chili, is truly wonderful. Now, enjoy your final product!
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The article above has provided you with a way to cook the attractive and nutritious stir-fried mixed chicken intestines, extremely simple that anyone can easily perform. Wishing you success and a delicious meal with your family!
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