Stir Fried Kidneys with Cauliflower Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings2
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 lb. pork kidneys, fat and membrane removed, each halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch [1 cm.] strips
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Chicken stock3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), finely chopped
 1 lb. cauliflower, cored, separated into florets, cut lengthwise into julienne
 Onion1 , sliced
 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into julienne
 Sesame seed oil2 Teaspoon

Directions

To make the marinade, mix the oil, cornstarch, soy sauce, dry sherry or brandy, 3 pinches of pepper and the sugar in a bowl.
Add the kidney and marinate it for 15 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the stock.
Heat a skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon [15 ml.] of the oil.
When the oil is very hot, add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
Discard the garlic and add the kidneys.
Cook them, stirring occasionally, for three minutes.
Remove the kidneys and reserve them.
Add the rest of the oil to the skillet and, when it is very hot, add the cauliflower.
Stirring constantly, cook it for two minutes.
Stir in the onion, the chili, if using, and the ginger.
Cook for three minutes, then add the kidney and the dissolved cornstarch.
Slightly reduce the heat.
Cook for another two minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the sesame seed oil, if using, then remove the mixture from the heat.
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