Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh chicken feet
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (brown or white)
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine (Shaoxing wine or dry sherry)
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups water or enough to cover
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Feet: Wash the chicken feet thoroughly. Clip off the nails using kitchen shears and discard them.
- Blanch: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add chicken feet and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to remove any impurities.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or wok, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger slices, and green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Simmer: Add the blanched chicken feet, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, cooking wine, star anise, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover the chicken feet.
- Cook: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1–1.5 hours, until the chicken feet are tender and gelatinous.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy warm as a snack or appetizer!
If you’d like, I can add a fun fact about the health benefits of chicken feet (like how they’re rich in collagen) to match your catchy title! Want that?