Mollejitas Fritas (fried chicken gizzards)
Ingredients:
- 1 Kg. of chicken gizzards (approx. 2 lbs.)
- 1 tablespoon of aji panca paste (red Peruvian chili paste or it could be replaced with 2 teaspoons of ground paprika)
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons of vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Cut the gizzards into bite-sized pieces and put them in a bowl. Add the aji, salt, garlic, black pepper, cumin and vinegar, mix and let it marinate for one or two hours.
In a big frying heat the oil on medium-high temperature. Add the gizzards and cook until they are golden brown. You can also grill them instead.
Served them hot with boiled or baked potatoes and/or boiled corn, and your favorite hot sauce.
