Stir-fried garlic scapes with chicken gizzards is a savory, crunchy Chinese dish that balances tender gizzards with pungent garlic scapes. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate it at home.
Ingredients:
- 300g chicken gizzards, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 200g garlic scapes, cut into 3cm segments
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 green chili, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for tenderizing gizzards)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the gizzards: Soak sliced gizzards in cold water for 30 minutes, then blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and marinate with light soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes.
2. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add ginger, garlic, and chili, stir-frying until fragrant. Toss in gizzards and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until golden.
3. Add garlic scapes: Push gizzards to one side, add garlic scapes, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Season: Mix dark soy sauce, sugar, and a splash of water. Pour over the ingredients, toss evenly, and cook for 1 minute. Adjust salt if needed.
Serve hot with steamed rice. The dish offers a delightful contrast of textures—chewy gizzards and crisp garlic scapes—with a savory, slightly sweet flavor. Enjoy this quick, healthy stir-fry as a weeknight dinner!
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