「Stir-Fried Chicken Livers」

Ingredients and amounts

• 5 chicken livers (about 800g)
• 200g garlic sprouts (more if desired)
• 150g scallion (100g cut into sections, 50g sliced)
• 120g ginger (70g sliced, 50g diced)
• 30ml cooking wine
• 5g salt
• 5g chicken bouillon (or MSG)
• 5g five-spice powder (or Chinese thirteen-spice)
• 5g white pepper
• 10g barbecue seasoning or cumin powder (optional)
• 5g sesame seeds (optional)
• 30ml cooking oil

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Clean the chicken livers and set aside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Wash the garlic sprouts, cut into sections, and set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Wash the scallion. Cut 100g into sections and slice 50g, then set aside.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Wash the ginger. Slice 70g and dice 50g, then set aside.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Step 1: Blanching.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Place the cleaned chicken livers in a pot. Add cold water to cover, along with 100g scallion sections, 70g sliced ginger, and 30ml cooking wine.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat. Skim off any foam and cook for 5-10 minutes.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Turn off the heat. Remove the livers, rinse under cold water, and clean thoroughly.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Slice the cleaned livers and set aside.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 2: Stir-frying.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Heat 30ml of cooking oil in a wok over medium heat for 10 seconds.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add 50g sliced scallion and 50g diced ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant.

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add the sliced chicken livers and stir-fry until slightly golden.

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add the garlic sprouts and stir-fry for 30 seconds until just cooked. Reduce heat to low.

15. 15

    Step 15

    Add the seasonings: 5g salt, 5g chicken bouillon (or MSG), 5g five-spice powder, 5g white pepper, and 10g barbecue seasoning or cumin powder (optional).

16. 16

    Step 16

    Increase heat to high and quickly stir-fry for 30 seconds to prevent sticking. Turn off the heat.

17. 17

    Step 17

    Transfer to a plate. Garnish with 5g sesame seeds if desired.