How to Cook Chicken Gizzard Menudo

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Menudo is a common Filipino stew that is traditionally made with pork, pork liver, vegetables, and tomato sauce. It is often served at family gatherings such as fiestas and birthdays.

Menudo can be prepared with other types of meat, as well, and in this recipe I used chicken gizzards. Part of the digestive tract of a chicken, the gizzard is considered to be a delicacy in many parts of Asia.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• 400 grams chicken gizzards, diced
• 5 tablespoons diced potato
• 5 tablespoons diced carrot
• 4 tablespoons diced bell pepper
• 4 tablespoons raisins
• 4 tablespoons green peas
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• cooking oil
• water, as needed

Utensils

For Preparation:

• 1 large plate
• 4 medium bowls
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• knife
• chopping board

For Cooking:

• pan
• cooking spoon

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a pan and saute the onion and garlic. Add chicken gizzards. Continue sautéing.
2. Pour water into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking.
3. Add the potatoes and carrots. Mix in the tomato sauce. Cook until tender.
4. Once the potatoes and carrots are almost tender, add the green peas and raisins. Continue cooking.
5. Serve with steamed rice.

Tips and Techniques

• For a sweeter menudo, use a sweet-style tomato sauce.
• For faster cooking, cut the gizzards and vegetables into small pieces.
• To adjust the consistency and spice level, adjust the amount of water and seasonings to your liking.
• Add hot sauce or chopped chilies to make a spicier dish.

More Mouthwatering Chicken Gizzard Recipes

• How to Make Fried Chicken Gizzards With Garlic Butter
  Have you tried chicken gizzards? When I was growing up, this was one of my favorite snacks. Here is my easy-to-follow recipe for fried chicken gizzards with garlic butter.
• Chicken Gizzard Adobo: A Filipino-Inspired Recipe
  Adobo is a popular dish from the Philippines. This recipe with chicken gizzards may be different from the more famous version with pork, but it's one of my favorite ways to prepare adobo.

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Comments

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on July 26, 2020:

Dredcaun, it is very well appreciated.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on July 26, 2020:

Hi Miebakagh,

This is one of my favorite recipe and gizzard is one of my favorite ingredient as well. This is a delicious recipe, maybe you can try it next time.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on July 26, 2020:

Dredcaun, thanks for the recipe. The gizard is my favorite part of chiken. All the ingredients are at my disposal. What a delicious delicacy. Many thanks again.