Braised Chicken Feet

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Thaw the chicken feet, wash them clean, and trim the toenails.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Blanch in cold water to remove blood

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Remove from the water and drain.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a wok and sauté scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add Sichuan peppercorn powder and star anise powder and continue stir-frying.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add the chicken feet and stir-fry briefly.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add water to cover the chicken feet, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for at least 1 hour.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add light soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar to taste.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    I added a few chili peppers; you can omit them if you don't like spicy food, or add more if you like it spicy.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add salt when the broth has reduced by half.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    When the sauce has reduced to the desired consistency, remove from heat. You can leave the sauce to soak the chicken feet.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    It's done cooking! I made it extra soft and tender because it's for the elderly in my family; it melts in their mouths.