Chicken Gizzards Afritada
Chicken Gizzards Afritada is a savory and flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken gizzards into a hearty meal, simmered with tomato-based sauce, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilo chicken gizzard
- 1 pcs medium size carrot sliced into cubes
- 1 pcs medium size potato sliced into cubes
- 1 pcs red bell pepper sliced
- 1 pcs green bell pepper sliced
- 1 pc medium sized onions chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 pcs bay leaves
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or washed segunda sugar
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1 small can liver spread 85 grams
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- water enough to cover the gizzards
Instructions
How to Cook Chicken Gizzards Afritada
- If your gizzards are bought in the wet market with fats and other impurities are attached, Remove the fat first from the gizzards.
- Then add 1/4 cup of coarse salt or rock salt and rub the gizzards to remove the slime. You can do it by gently squeezing the gizzards by hands until the slime is rmoved.
- Then wash and drain and place in a colander to remove excess water.
- In an empty pan, fry the potatoes and carrots until brown. Fry also the bell peppers but only for a few seconds then remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add some cooking oil and sauté garlic and onion until soft. Add tomato paste and stir for a few seconds.
- Add the gizzards and stir in high heat for a half a minute then season with salt and pepper, then add soy sauce. Reduce the heat to medium and stir for another half a minute.
- Add water just enough to cover the gizzards. Stir to mix the fond sticking in the pan.
- Bring to a boil and cook in medium heat for 35 minutes or until the gizzards are tender.
- Add bay leaves, tomato sauce, sugar, grated cheese and liver spread. Cook for another 5 minutes and add more water if necessary.
- Add the veggies and stir to mix well with the rest of the ingredients. Cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender but not overcooked.
- You can add hot sauce or siling labuyo if you preferred a spicy afritada. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Cooking Tips of Chicken Gizzards Afritada:
- Precise Gizzard Preparation for Enhanced Flavor Absorption: Before cooking, meticulously clean gizzards by trimming fats and rubbing with salt to eliminate sliminess and potential gamy odor, ensuring optimal flavor absorption. Rinse thoroughly to remove any residual salt and slime, then let them drain in a colander, ready to absorb the rich afritada sauce flavors.
- Layered Flavor Development for a Harmonious Taste Profile: Craft a delightful Chicken Gizzards Afritada by sautéing garlic, onions, and introducing tomato paste for deep flavors before gently adding cleaned gizzards. Gradually season with salt, pepper, and desired spices to build a balanced and layered taste profile that highlights each ingredient's essence.
- Mastering Texture through Patient Simmering: Achieve perfect gizzard tenderness by simmering over medium heat for about 35 minutes after sautéing, allowing the gizzards to absorb the rich tomato sauce and aromatic spices, resulting in a melt-in-the-mouth texture that defines a superb Chicken Gizzards Afritada.