Stir-Fried Spicy Duck Gizzards
爆炒香辣鸭胗 · pan chinese cuisine
The author notes that duck gizzards can also be sliced and stir-fried directly without marinating, but marinating gives them more flavor. This version is spicy; a variation with pickled mustard greens is suggested for next time.
Carl BrennanDivorced dad of two, learning to cook for real at 47. Kids rate everything out of 10 and honestly it's great feedback. Current specialty: taco night, all versions.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- Unknown
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
4.0 piece
green and red chili peppers青红辣椒
10.0 piece
garlic大蒜
4.0 clove
Wei Ji Xian premium light soy sauce味极鲜
0.6 oz
0.53 oz
as needed
0.74 oz
salt盐
to taste
Techniques you'll use
- Marinating ↗
Season protein ahead with soy, wine, and starch for flavor and texture.
- Blanching (chao shui) ↗
Par-cook in boiling water to clean, tighten, or prep ingredients.
- Aromatic blooming (bao xiang) ↗
Bloom ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil to build the aroma base.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
Steps
Slice the duck gizzards and marinate them with 1 spoonful of cooking wine, a few drops of dark soy sauce, 1 spoonful of soy sauce, salt to taste, and cornstarch. Blanch the slices briefly, then set aside.
✅ Done when: The gizzard slices are evenly coated in marinade and firm after blanching.
- 2
Step 2
Cut 5 green chilies and 5 red chilies into rings.
✅ Done when: All the chilies are cut into even rings.
- 3
Step 3
Mince the garlic cloves.
✅ Done when: The garlic is finely minced.
- 4
Step 4
Chop 3 pickled chilies.
✅ Done when: The pickled chilies are finely chopped.
Heat oil in a wok and saute the minced garlic, chilies, and pickled chilies until fragrant.
✅ Done when: The aromatics are fragrant and sizzling.
Add the duck gizzards and stir-fry quickly.
✅ Done when: The gizzards are hot and evenly tossed with the aromatics.
Add 1 spoonful of chicken bouillon and 1 spoonful of oyster sauce, and stir-fry evenly to finish.
✅ Done when: The sauce is evenly coating every piece and the dish is ready to serve.