Duck Gizzard
Duck Gizzard
Overview
Premium fresh duck gizzards (muscular stomach organ of duck), cherished across Chinese, Southeast Asian and Southern US cuisines for uniquely chewy-yet-tender texture and deep savory umami flavor. Sourced from premium free-range ducks, hand-cleaned to remove tough yellow inner membrane, trimmed of excess fat, delivered with characteristic deep burgundy-red color and firm smooth surface indicating absolute freshness. Exceptionally versatile offal - thinly sliced and quick stir-fried for satisfying crunch, slowly braised until meltingly tender, or boiled/chilled then sliced paper-thin for cold appetizers. Intensely meaty earthy flavor absorbing marinades beautifully while maintaining structural integrity.
Features
Hand-cleaned premium duck gizzards with tough inner membrane removed
Deep burgundy-red color and firm smooth surface indicating peak freshness
Unique chewy-yet-tender texture with intense savory umami flavor
Exceptionally lean, high-protein, low-fat ideal for health-conscious diets
Absorbs marinades/spices/braising liquids while retaining texture
Versatile: stir-fry, braise, boil cold dish, stew or add to hot pot
Cooking & Application Scenarios
[Spicy Stir-Fry] Slice thinly against grain, blanch 30 sec boiling water, quick stir-fry garlic/chili/Sichuan peppercorn/scallion high heat 2 min - crunchy-tender; [Slow Braised] Braise whole in dark soy sauce/star anise/cinnamon/rock sugar/Shaoxing wine 60-90 min until fork-tender; [Cold Appetizer] Boil with ginger/scallion 25 min, chill ice water, slice paper-thin, serve chili-oil dip; [Hot Pot] Slice thinly raw, dip simmering spicy broth 60-90 sec, enjoy sesame dipping sauce.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate 0-4C, use within 2 days. Freeze -18C up to 3 months. Thaw refrigerator before cooking. Thoroughly clean (yellow membrane removed). Cooked dishes keep 3 days, flavors improve overnight.