Removes excess blood: Chicken livers have a high blood content, which can give them a strong, metallic taste if not rinsed off.Rinsing helps wash away some of the blood and results in a milder flavor.

Buy a small chicken that's about 1.2kg (42oz), and have the butcher cut it up Chinese-style, through the bones into bite-size chunks. Put the chicken pieces into a bowl. Add the soy sauce ...