Description
Craving authentic Dim Sum? These tender, flavorful braised chicken feet—also known as Feng Zhao—is a must-try dish of gelatinous and cartilage goodness.
Ingredients
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Chicken Feet
- 1 lb chicken feet
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 8 cups water
- 1 inch piece ginger (lightly smash and slice thin)
- 3 star anise
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (mince)
- 1 tablespoon black bean and garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken feet: Clip the toenails and scrub thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of coarse salt, then rinse. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Toss the chicken feet in corn starch, shaking off any excess.
- Deep fry: Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a pot to 400°F. Deep fry the chicken feet (in batches if necessary) for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate.
- Braise: In a medium pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add ginger, star anise, and the deep-fried chicken feet. Braise for 1 hour. Reserve 1/4 cup of braising liquid.
- Make the sauce and serve: In a medium skillet or wok, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add black bean sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, and the reserved braising liquid. Simmer on low for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Toss the chicken feet in the sauce and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Category: side dish, appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: asian, vietnamese, chinese