Phoenix Talons (Chicken Feet)
These flavorful chicken feet are braised until tender, then simmered in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce. A popular dim sum dish, they offer a unique texture and rich taste experience.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 1 oră 50 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten, moluște, arahide, soia, boabe de soia și sulfiți. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 1.000 gchicken feet, trimmed and cleaned
for frying
- 2 canăpeanut oil
braising
- 2 buc.star anise
- 1 buc.cinnamon stick
- 0,5 lingurițăsichuan peppercorn
- 2 felieginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cățelgarlic, smashed
- 2 lingurăshaoxing wine
- 2 lingurăsoy sauce
- 1 lingurițădark soy sauce
- 1 lingurițăsugar
- 4 canăwater
sauce
- 1 lingurăfermented black beans, rinsed and lightly mashed
- 2 cățelgarlic, minced
- 0,5 buc.ginger, minced
- 1 lingurăchili bean paste (doubanjiang)
- 1 lingurăoyster sauce
- 0,5 lingurițăsugar
- 1 lingurăshaoxing wine
- 0,5 canăwater
slurry
- 1 lingurițăcornstarch
- 2 lingurăwater
garnish
- 1 buc.scallion, chopped, for garnish(opțional)
Ustensile
wok · tongs · bowl · steamer · large pot · cutting board · knife
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Blanch the chicken feet in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat them very dry.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure the chicken feet are very dry to prevent oil splattering.
- 2
Heat the peanut oil in a large pot or wok to 180°C (350°F). Carefully fry the chicken feet in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not overcrowd the pot to maintain oil temperature and ensure even frying.
- 3
Immediately transfer the fried chicken feet to a bowl of ice water and soak for at least 30 minutes, or until the skin appears puffy and wrinkled.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: This step is crucial for achieving the desired soft, gelatinous texture.
- 4
Drain the chicken feet from the ice water and place them in a large pot. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, Sichuan peppercorns, braising ginger, braising garlic, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and braising water.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken feet are very tender.
Aproximativ 50 min.
Nota bucătarului: The chicken feet should be soft enough that the bones can be easily removed.
- 6
While the chicken feet are simmering, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the fermented black beans, minced garlic, minced ginger, chili bean paste, oyster sauce, sauce sugar, sauce shaoxing wine, and sauce water.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 7
Once braised, remove the chicken feet from the braising liquid and arrange them in a heatproof dish suitable for steaming.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 8
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken feet. Steam for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the flavors have melded.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Steaming helps the chicken feet absorb the sauce flavors deeply and makes them even more tender.
- 9
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and slurry water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the hot sauce around the chicken feet to thicken it to your desired consistency.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Add the slurry gradually to avoid lumps and achieve the perfect thickness.
- 10
Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover chicken feet in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a steamer or microwave until warmed through.