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Chrysanthemum Duck Gizzards

Chrysanthemum Duck Gizzards
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Watch chef John creating a Chinese Delicacy with amazing knife skills. The main ingredients is cut with fine knife techniques so that when they are fried, the shape resembles golden chrysanthemum flowers.

Recipe
PRE TIME: 1 hr
COOKING TIME: 30 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 30 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 7 oz. Duck Gizzard, Cleaned
  • 0.5 tsp. Salt
  • 2 tbsp. Chef Made Peppercorn Oil (See ''Chef John Signature Oil'' Video)
  • 2 tbsp. Garlic Cloves, Sliced
  • 1 tbsp. Sliced Ginger
  • 1 cup Green Onion, Chopped
  • 2 tbsp. Dried Red Chilies, Diced
  • 0.5 oz. Red Chili Pepper, Sliced Into A Circle Shape
  • 1 tbsp. Shaoxing Wine
  • Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 0.5 tsp. Sugar
  • 0.25 tsp. Peppercorn Powder
  • 1 tsp. Sweet Black Rice Vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp. White Pepper, A Pinch
  • 1 tbsp. Water + Corn Starch (A Mixture Of 2 Parts Water And 1 Part Starch)
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Remove the outer hard skin of duck gizzards. Trim the gizzards. Make straight cuts into ⅘ depth in ⅛-inch separations between each cut from end to end, turn the gizzard 90 degree, and make the same cuts.
Step 2
Step 2
2
Put the gizzards in a bowl of water. Repeat this until all gizzards are done.
Step 3
Step 3
3
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, ground Sichuan peppercorn, sweet black rice vinegar, a pinch of white pepper, and slurry. Mix well and set aside.
Step 4
Step 4
4
In a cooking pot, bring enough water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and quickly put the gizzards through the boiling water, then drain.
Step 5
Step 5
5
In a wok, heat oil to 250-300°F (120-150°C), and quickly deep fry gizzards for one minute. Remove from oil and drain.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Add gizzards, the sauce prepared in step 3, add more chopped green onion, and stir-fry several times to mix completely. Serve immediately.
Step 7
Step 7
7
Enjoy!