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Braised Chicken Feet
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60 MIN
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4 servings
About This Recipe
These tender, flavorful braised chicken feet are a savory delight, packed with aromatic spices and a rich umami glaze. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, this recipe starts by blanching the chicken feet to remove impurities, then simmers them in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, light soy sauce, cooking wine, and a medley of spices—including star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, and chili peppers for a subtle kick. The slow braising process ensures the chicken feet absorb all the delicious flavors, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Customize the dish by adjusting the soy sauce ratio for a lighter or deeper color, and enjoy these irresistible bites hot or cold. A must-try for adventurous food lovers!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
60m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken feet 500g
The aromatics
- scallions 2 stalks
- ginger 20g
- garlic 3 cloves
- water 1 liter
The sauce & seasonings
- soy sauce 2 tbsp
- light soy sauce 2 tbsp
- cooking wine 0.5 tbsp
- marinade 0.5 tbsp
- bay leaves 1 leaf
- cinnamon 1 small stick
- star anise 2 pieces
- dried plum 1 piece
- pepper powder 0.5 tsp
- chili peppers 2-3 pieces
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Put the frozen chicken feet into a pot of cold water and heat it to remove impurities. You can add some scallions, ginger, and garlic to remove the fishy smell.
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Step 2
After the water boils and the impurities are cooked out, remove the chicken feet and rinse them with cold water to remove the impurities and mucus on the surface.
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Step 3
Remove the tips of the chicken feet. Cut or clip the chicken feet into suitable sizes according to personal preference. You can also cook them whole if you like.
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Step 4
Pour the chicken feet into the pot and add water to cover them.
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Step 5
Add two tablespoons of soy sauce and two tablespoons of light soy sauce.
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Step 6
Add half a tablespoon of cooking wine and half a tablespoon of marinade.
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Step 7
Add bay leaves.
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Step 8
Add cinnamon.
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Step 9
And add star anise, dried plum, pepper powder, and chili peppers.
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Step 10
Stir all the ingredients with a spoon, then bring the water to a boil over high heat and simmer over low heat.
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Step 11
Stew for about an hour, then collect the sauce over high heat and remove from heat.
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Step 12
The delicious chicken feet are ready. If you don’t like them too dark, you can use less soy sauce and more light soy sauce.
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