Quick Chinese Liver Stir-fry (Print-Friendly Version)
A delicious Chinese-inspired stir-fry starring soft chicken liver, crispy vegetables, and a tasty sauce. Quick, healthy, and budget-friendly.
# Ingredients:
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3 garlic cloves, chopped finely.
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2 teaspoons ginger, chopped into small bits.
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12 ounces of chicken liver, sliced thinly.
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1/2 teaspoon salt for marinating.
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2 teaspoons dry sherry or Shaoxing wine added to marinade.
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch to mix in marinade.
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce for flavor.
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1/4 teaspoon ground black or Sichuan pepper for a kick.
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2 teaspoons sugar for a touch of sweetness.
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1/4 cup chicken broth for added richness.
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1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce for color.
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2 tablespoons oil (peanut is best) for frying.
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1 tablespoon dry sherry or Shaoxing wine added to sauce.
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch to thicken sauce.
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1 onion, sliced thinly.
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1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips.
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1 teaspoon sesame oil for final touch.
# Steps:
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Toss chicken liver with wine, salt, and cornstarch. Use your hands gently to coat everything well.
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In a small bowl, stir all sauce ingredients together until smooth and mixed.
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Lay liver pieces in a hot pan in one layer. Cook around 1 minute on each side, just until browned and done.
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First fry ginger and garlic until you can smell them. Then toss in onions and stir for another minute.
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Add liver back to the pan with peppers, stir in sauce, and heat everything until thick. Drizzle sesame oil on top before serving.
# Notes:
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Trim off any veins from the liver for better taste.
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Mix the marinade with your hands gently to coat evenly.
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Drain off any extra marinade before cooking to avoid splattering.