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Andhra Chicken Liver Stir Fry
Andhra Chicken Liver Stir Fry
This chicken liver stir fry originates from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh; found on the east coast of southern India. They are known for copious amounts of curry leaves, hot spices, and the use of tamarind. The chicken livers in this recipe are cooked with caramelized onions, green chilies, curry leaves, garlic, ginger, and typical Indian spices(turmeric, chili powder, coriander, garam masala).
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken livers cut into 1” pieces; patted dry
- 1 cup white onion thinly sliced
- 2 green chilies slit in half
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat up cooking oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the curry leaves, onions, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the chicken livers, making sure they are coated in the spices. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and the black pepper powder. Cook for 1 more minute.
Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes; 2 Ways
Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes; 2 Ways
These purple sweet potatoes are something special. In Japan, they are known as satsumaimo. The interior is a light creamy white that turns yellow after cooking. There are 2 ways to roast them in the oven. At 325° for 70-90 minutes, the sweet potato has a sweet cake-like texture. At 375° for 50-60 minutes, they are cheesecake-like with a crispy outside. Either way, eating these sweet potatoes is like eating a dessert.
Equipment
- foil
Ingredients
- Japanese sweet potatoes
- butter for serving
Instructions
- Prick your sweet potatoes with a fork on all sides.
- Wrap them in aluminum foil. Put in a cold oven at either at 325° for 70-90 minutes or at 375° for 50-60 minutes.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. They tend to get hated on for a couple of reasons. One, people overcook them and the sprouts become mushy; and two, people buy frozen sprouts and not fresh. Fresh sprouts make all the difference. When choosing brussel sprouts, you want to purchase the smallest ones possible. They are the most tender. If large ones are your only option, I recommend slicing them in half so they’ll cook properly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussel sprouts sliced in half
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the brussel sprouts in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the sprouts cut side down on a baking sheet lined in parchment paper. Place in a 400° preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and turn the sprouts cut side up. Roast for another 10-12 minutes.
