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How To Cook Duck Liver Recipe (Easy And Simple)

July 29, 2023 by Leo Leave a Comment

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The food culture of China is very profound, and there are fancy ways of eating all over the country. Chinese people have always been good at eating, but there is a food that people love and yet hate, they love its unique taste and flavor, but at the same time, they are afraid of its fat and cholesterol, this food is animal offal. Today I would like share the duck liver recipe to you to help you to understand more about Chinese food.

Most of the internal organs, such as the liver, heart, and kidneys are dark red. And this color is brought by hemoglobin, which is found in very high levels in the internal organs, where the absorption and utilization of iron are also very high. It is very good for the prevention and relief of iron deficiency anemia.

The internal organs are extremely rich in vitamins, especially the liver, which can be called a nutrient reserve base camp, containing all 13 vitamins required by the human body and much higher protein content than ordinary lean pork. So people who like to eat offal can eat appropriately, but it is best not to exceed 100g each time, and the frequency of consumption should not be too high.

Boiled Duck Liver with Salt

Boiled Duck Liver with Salt

In addition,the content of vitamin A in animal liver far exceeds that of milk, eggs, meat, fish and other foods, which has the function of maintaining normal growth and reproductive function, can protect the eyes, maintain normal vision, prevent dry eyes and fatigue, can maintain a healthy skin tone, and has important significance for skin bodybuilding.

Regular consumption of animal liver can also supplement vitamin B, which complements the body’s important coenzyme, completes the body on some toxic ingredients detoxifying plays an important role, the liver also has the general meat food does not contain vitamin C and trace element selenium, can enhance the body’s immune response, anti-oxidation, anti-aging, and can inhibit the production of tumor cells.

There are still quite a lot of people who eat duck liver, especially those who like to drink alcohol. But not many people know about the nutritional value of duck liver. From the above, we know that duck liver has a strong boosting effect on the body’s immunity. So how do you cook boiled duck liver with salt? Let’s take a look today. In China, it has many snack with duck, maybe you can also try our braised duck feet recipe.

Boiled Duck Liver with Salt

Boiled Duck Liver with Salt

Is Duck Liver Illegal In The US?

No, duck liver is not illegal in the United States. In fact, duck liver is a common food in the United States and is even legal in many states. However, in some states, such as California and New York, the production and sale of duck liver may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions. Therefore, if you are interested in buying or selling duck liver, it is recommended that you know the relevant laws and regulations in your state.

Can You Eat Raw Duck Liver?

Raw duck livers may contain pathogens and bacteria and are therefore not recommended for consumption. Duck livers become safer and more hygienic when cooked and can prevent infection by certain pathogens and bacteria. If you do want to consume raw duck liver, make sure it is from a legal source and has been properly frozen and processed to ensure its safety. Just follow our duck liver recipe to get the best taste.

Duck Liver

Duck Liver

Why is duck liver controversial?

Due to animal welfare issues, some people believe that duck is a suffering animals and therefore should not be mistreated. They believe that the consumption of duck livers is an act of cruelty and therefore they object to the consumption of duck livers. Also in terms of environmental issues, some people believe that the production and consumption of duck liver may have negative impacts on the environment and animal protection. For example, duck liver production and consumption may lead to problems such as water pollution and animal cruelty.

How long should liver be boiled?

The time you should cook the duck livers depends on your cooking method and the size of the livers. Boiled duck liver with salt is recommended to be cooked for 5-10 minutes, and oven-roasted duck liver is recommended to be baked for 20-30 minutes. It is important to note that the cooking time and cooking method should be determined by your preference and the size of the duck livers. If you are not sure how long you should cook it, it is suggested that you cook it for a while and then fish out a piece of duck liver to check to make sure it is cooked.

roasted duck livers

roasted duck livers

How to Make Boiled Duck Liver With Salt

Step 1

First, we have to prepare the ingredients, including 500 grams of duck liver, 3 star anises, 5 g cinnamon, 3 g peppercorns, and 4 slices of ginger.  1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine.

Prepare the ingredients

Prepare the ingredients

Step 2

Wash the star anise, cinnamon, and peppercorns and add them to the preheated pot. Stir fry the flavor for 1 minutes. Then add some water. Then wash the ginger and add to the pot.

Add the ginger.

Add the ginger.

Step 3

Add cooking wine and  salt. After the soup boils, pour it into a casserole.

Add some salt

Add some salt

Step 4

Bring the soup in the casserole to a boil and pour in the duck livers. Cover the lid. Turn off the heat when the soup boils again, and cook for about 10 minutes. Keep for about 4 hours. Fish the duck livers out and drain the water. The duck livers can be sliced and served. Look, the boiled duck liver with salt is done, isn’t it very simple? But the taste of duck livers is tender and it has high nutritional value.

Bring the soup in the casserole

Bring the soup in the casserole

 

That ‘s our today duck liver recipe Chinese style. Hope you like it or give us some feedback after you try it.

Boiled Duck Liver with Salt
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How To Cook Duck Liver Recipe (Chinese Style)

There are still quite a lot of people who eat duck liver, especially those who like to drink alcohol. But not many people know about the nutritional value of duck liver. 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Private Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: duck liver recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Leo
Cost: 5

Equipment(affiliate link)

  • 1 pan
  • 1  casserole

Ingredients(affiliate link)

  • 500 g duck liver
  • 3 g peppercorns
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 3 Star anise
  • 5 g cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine

Instructions

  • First, we have to prepare the ingredients, including 500 grams of duck liver, 3 star anises, 5 g cinnamon, 3 g peppercorns, and 4 slices of ginger.  1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine.
  • Wash the star anise, cinnamon, and peppercorns and add them to the preheated pot. Stir fry the flavor for 1 minutes. Then add some water. Then wash the ginger and add to the pot.
  • Add cooking wine and  salt. After the soup boils, pour it into a casserole.
  • Bring the soup in the casserole to a boil and pour in the duck livers. Cover the lid. Turn off the heat when the soup boils again, and cook for about 10 minutes. Keep for about 4 hours. Fish the duck livers out and drain the water. The duck livers can be sliced and served. Look, the boiled duck liver with salt is done, isn’t it very simple? But the taste of duck livers is tender and it has high nutritional value.
Nutrition Facts
How To Cook Duck Liver Recipe (Chinese Style)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 644mg215%
Sodium 757mg33%
Potassium 313mg9%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 49892IU998%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 38mg211%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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