Dim-Sum-Style Chicken Feet
So you want to know how to make dim-sum-style chicken feet at home? A friend of mine was more than happy to share her family recipe with me. The feet are fried first, then marinated, then steamed.
Make sure to WASH the chicken feet first and chop off toenails. Cut the feet into quarters.
Dim-Sum Style Chicken Feet (Golden Phoenix Claws)
You will need:
1 pound chicken feet
2 quarts oil
2 quarts water
1 ounce fresh ginger
3 pieces star anise
2 ounces Chinese parsley roots
2 ounces maltose sugar (see note)
Marinade:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 ounce chopped chile pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame seed oil
Heat the oil and mix the chicken feet with maltose sugar. Fry them until they are golden brown. It should take about 7 minutes. Remove the feet and drain.
Boil water and add ginger, star anise and parsley roots. Add the chicken feet. Bring the mixture to a boil again. Then reduce the heat and simmer them for 90 minutes. Drain.
Combine marinade ingredients and marinate the feet for 24 hours. Before serving, steam the feet and marinade for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Carrie
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