Escabeche

This is an old Spanish recipe for zesty marinated vegetables that can be prepared with fish, poultry, or even with sliced up cooked green bananas. I like it best with chicken gizzards.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 753 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup corn oil
• 3 bay leaves
• ½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
• 2 pounds chicken gizzards
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium head garlic, chopped
• 1 ½ cups white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken gizzards in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat until tender, approximately 30 minutes.

Step 2

While gizzards are simmering, mix together onion, bell pepper, garlic, vinegar, oil, bay leaves, olives, and peppercorns in a large bowl. When ready, drain gizzards and mix into bowl. Season with salt to taste and marinate at least an hour in refrigerator.