Creole chicken livers

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsChicken Livers, Trimmed
cupCornstarch
Oil for deep-frying
Large Mild Red Onion *
1packFrozen Green Peas, Thawed **
4xesCelery Stalks, Thinly Sliced
1canPeeled Tomatoes
1teaspoonCrushed Dried Hot Red Pepper
½teaspoonDried Leaf Rosemary
1teaspoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsWater
3cupsHot Cooked Rice

Directions

* chopped ** (10-oz.) Pat livers dry with paper towels. Roll livers in ⅓ cup cornstarch. Shake off excess. Pour oil for deep-frying into wok until 1-½ inches deep in center. Heat oil to 350 F. Fry half of coated livers at a time in hot oil until crisp and browned on all sides. drain on paper towels. Pour all but 2 tablespoons oil from wok. Place wok over high heat. Add onion, peas and celery. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice. Use a wooden spoon to cut tomatoes into pieces. Add red pepper and rosemary. Bring to a boil. educe heat to low. Cover wok; simmer 5 minutes. Combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and water. Stir into tomato mixture until sauce thickens. Add cooked livers. Stir only until hot. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings.

Source: More Wok Cookery (HP BOOKS) Submitted By LINDA SHORT On 11-01-95