Braised Chicken Feet

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   After the chicken feet you bought have thawed naturally, wash them thoroughly and soak them in water for 30 minutes.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut off all the toenails from the chicken feet. To make the chicken feet absorb the flavor better, I cut them open (I forgot to take a picture while cutting them).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Pour water into a pot, add chicken feet, ginger, and cooking wine.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   After the water boils for about 3 minutes, skim off the foam.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Then remove the chicken feet, rinse them clean, and drain them as much as possible.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Pour oil into a pot and heat it to about 50% of its maximum temperature. Add sugar and stir slowly over low heat until melted.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add the chicken feet and stir-fry briefly, then add scallions, ginger, star anise, bay leaves, and Sichuan peppercorns.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add cooking wine and dark soy sauce to bring out the aroma, stir-fry for a few minutes.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add an appropriate amount of boiling water and salt (I forgot to take a picture of adding water). Simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes, then reduce the sauce over high heat. Add chicken bouillon before serving.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Finished product