Chicken Gizzards Simmered With Garlic Recipe

Name: Chicken Gizzards Simmered With Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 Chicken gizzards; 6 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1/2 Grilled Japanese leek; 1 White part of a Japanese leek very thinly shredded; 1 stalk worth Green part of a Japanese leek; 2 slice Sliced ginger; 90 ml Sake; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Mirin; 2 tbsp Usukuchi soy sauce; 500 ml Water

Servings: persons

10 Chicken gizzards
6 clove Garlic
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 dash Salt and pepper
1/2 Grilled Japanese leek
1 White part of a Japanese leek very thinly shredded
1 stalk worth Green part of a Japanese leek
2 slice Sliced ginger
90 ml Sake
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Mirin
2 tbsp Usukuchi soy sauce
500 ml Water

1
Score the gizzards vertically and horizontally.
2
This makes them cook faster and absorb the flavors better.
3
Put the ginger and the green part of a leek in a pan with cold water.
4
Bring to a boil, then add the gizzards.
5
Parboil to remove their gamy odor, then rinse in cold water.
6
Put the parboiled and rinsed gizzards in a pan with the sauce ingredients and garlic, and start cooking.
7
The gizzards are cooked from cold this time (rather than putting them in boiling liquid as in the previous step).
8
When the pan comes to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes while skimming off the scum.
9
Add sesame oil to finish, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a serving bowl.
10
Garnish with grilled leek and shredded white leek.
11
Done!
12
Serve with a glass of potato shochu diluted with hot water!

454

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 Chicken gizzards, 6 clove Garlic, 1 tsp Sesame oil, 1 dash Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Gizzards Simmered With Garlic falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Gizzards Simmered With Garlic

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Variations & substitutions

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