Ingredient Name: Duck Gizzards
Traditional Chinese Name: 鴨腎
What is this?
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An organ found in the digestive track of certain birds, reptiles, fish and other creatures
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It is used to grind up food during digestion
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The gizzard is hard and small and made up primarily of membrane more than muscle
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The taste of gizzard is closely represented by that of chicken liver
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Gizzards are eaten as snacks, salads and in soups and is found in a variety of cultures and countries around the world
How do I prepare it?
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The gizzards are a tough organ that does require cleaning
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Use corn starch mixed with a bit of water to rub out any debris and dirt from the gizzards and then rinse thoroughly with clean water
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If used in soups, put the gizzards in boiling water before adding to your soup
Where can I buy this?
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You can purchase gizzards fresh from most supermarkets
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In Asian supermarkets, you can purchase duck and/or chicken gizzards by weight
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Dried gizzards are also available in Asian specialty stores
Substitutes
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Duck or chicken liver is a good replacement for the gizzard
What is the cost?
- A pack of roughly 10 fresh duck gizzards cost $3.00 – $4.00 CAD
Any benefits?
- Often used in soups as a cough remedy
Any precautions?
- Internal organ consumption should be done in moderation as it is a cause to gout
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