Pipis - Spicy garlicky gizzards

DId I say gizzards? Yes I did and all I can say is that if you actually try them, you may be surprised that you will actually like them. This is a traditional Portuguese recipe that I grew up with and totally different from any gizzards I have had here in the States. The trick is to let them boil in low temperature forever, this way they will be nice and tender. The first time I introduced this here in the States, we were living in Iowa. People's first reaction was: what is this? Of course typical me I would say just try it. Some shun away from them, but most did try it. Surprisingly enough even though spicy the children were the ones that liked the most (perhaps because they had no pre-conception of what gizzards actually were) and would end up fighting for the hearts!

INGREDIENTS
1 package of gizzards (chicken or turkey)
1 knorr cube
water
1tbsp olive oil
5 cloves of garlic finely minced
crushed chili peppers

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash the gizzards in cold water and cut them into small pieces
2. Place them in a pot filled with water and the knorr cube
3. Let them cook in low for about 2 hours or until very soft to the fork
4. Warm the olive oil in a skillet and sautee the garlic and chili peppers
5. Strain the gizzards (but keep the broth)
6. Sautee the gizzards in the skillet at medium to high
7. Once they start browning add a little of the broth and serve with toothpicks