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Chinese Chicken Feet

A delightful delicacy with tender chicken feet in a rich, flavorful sauce, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds chicken feet cleaned and nails trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 2-3 pieces star anise
  • 3 cups water

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Frying pan
  • Cooking spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Start by thoroughly cleaning the chicken feet.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the chicken feet.
  3. Boil for about 10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. In the same pot, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and star anise.
  5. Add the cleaned chicken feet back into the pot with the sauce.
  6. Simmer for 1 hour to allow the feet to absorb the flavors.
  7. Check the texture of the chicken feet; they should be tender.
  8. Once cooked, let the chicken feet cool slightly before serving.
  9. Serve the chicken feet warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For the best flavor, let the chicken feet marinate in the sauce overnight if you can wait!