Description
Braised duck hearts. Larger than chicken hearts, offering a snappy, firm texture and a deep, iron-rich umami similar to liver, infused with spices.
Restaurants serving Ya Xin (Duck Hearts)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Duck hearts
- Chili
- Sichuan peppercorn
- Scallion
- Ginger
Instructions
- Carefully wash out any blood clots.
- Cook briefly in Ma La soup to avoid toughening, then let cool in the liquid to absorb flavor.
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Key spices
Sichuan peppercorn、Chili
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken hearts
Pairing
Beer / Highball
Trivia
[Trivia] Retains the most 'meaty juiciness' among all duck cuts. The balance between the spicy heat and the heart's rich umami is outstanding.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Often sold with 3-4 hearts skewered on a bamboo stick, making it easy to munch on directly like street food.
Allergen
Wheat, Soybeans