Jiu Cai Chao Zhu Gan (Stir-fried Liver and Chives)
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Description
Japanese 'Rebanira' is typically bulked up with cheap bean sprouts. In authentic China, 'ZERO bean sprouts' is the ironclad rule. It is a bold dish relying purely on supremely tender 'pork liver' and highly aromatic 'garlic chives'.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Pork liver
- Garlic chives(massive amounts)
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Cooking wine
- White pepper
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Differences]
- Slice fresh pork liver thinly, wash repeatedly to purge blood. Marinate with salt, pepper, wine, soy, and coat heavily with starch and a little oil (this completely prevents dry/chalky liver).
- (The biggest difference from JP Rebanira): NEVER use bean sprouts. Prepare a massive amount of fresh 'Garlic Chives (Jiu Cai)' cut into 5cm lengths.
- Heat generous oil, flash-fry the liver (Hua Chao) at high temp. The second the surface changes color—in just 'a dozen seconds'—remove it instantly (overcooking is forbidden).
- Leave a little oil, fry julienned ginger and garlic.
- Add the thicker chive stems, fry briefly, then instantly return the liver.
- Add the chive leaves, season with soy, wine, a pinch of sugar, white pepper, and violently toss on high heat for just seconds.
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Key spices
Intense garlic chive aroma、Charred soy sauce
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Rebanira (bean sprout water dilutes the flavor)
Pairing
White Rice / Beer
Trivia
[Trivia] Bean sprouts were added in post-war Japanese diners purely to 'cheaply increase volume'. Authentic chefs despise adding bean sprouts, arguing 'it releases water and blurs the flavor of the liver'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Contains zero watery sauce; the liver and chives are glossy with the soy reduction. The liver has zero odor and is as tender as Foie Gras. Eat the soft liver and crisp chives simultaneously over rice.
Allergen
Pork, Soybeans, Wheat