Chicken feet are an unusual ingredient in the Western world, but in countries like China and Korea, they are extremely popular. Once you taste them you will know why. They are extremely moreish. Try to find the biggest feet you can. The bigger the feet the more meat they have.
Ingredients
Chicken feet – 500 grams (about 15)
Sesame seeds – one teaspoon
Chilli flakes – one tablespoon ( see note)
Red chillies - three sliced
Honey - one tablespoon
Ginger – three slices
Garlic – three cloves ( finely sliced)
Black peppercorns – one teaspoon
Peanut oil – one tablespoon
Coarse salt – ½ cup
Spring onions - ½ cup
For the sauce
Chilli sauce – two tablespoons ( See note)
Soya sauce – 4 tablespoons
Sugar – one tablespoon
Ketchup - one tablespoon
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients listed under " for the sauce". Blend until well dissolved. Keep to one side.
Place chicken feet in a colander.
Sprinkle with salt and place over a bowl
Allow the salt to dissolve for 30 minutes.
After the 30 minutes wash the feet under running water to remove any remaining salt.
Bring three cups of water to the boil in a medium-sized pot.
Add the vinegar and honey. Stir until dissolved into the water
Add the ginger and peppercorns.
Blanche the chicken feet in batches in the boiling poaching water for 5 minutes
Remove and pat dry
Cut off the nails from the feet.
In a separate skillet heat the peanut oil to medium heat
Add the garlic. Fry for 30 seconds
Cook the chicken feet in batches until browned. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chilli flakes. Keep warm
Add the chillies to the pan, Saute for 30 seconds ( add a little more oil if necessary)
Now pour the sauce into the pan. Heat at a gentle heat. Once beginning to reduce add the chicken feet and coat with sauce. Continue until the feet are heated through and the sauce has virtually dried up.
Add the sesame seeds and spring onions
Serve
Notes
Use medium heat Sichuan chilli flakes or Aleppo. Otherwise, reduce quantity
Chui Chow or Gochujang work well with this recipe.
This recipe yields 2 to 3 portions
Keywords: Spicy chicken feet
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 320g Calories: 763 Fat: 44 g Saturated fat: 11 g Unsaturated fat: 26 g Carbohydrates: 38 g Sugar: 19 g Sodium: 1500 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 49 g Cholesterol: 212 mg
Recipe by The Chilli Workshop at https://chilliworkshop.co.uk/recipes-with-chilllies/chinese-cooking-with-chillies/spicy-chicken-feet/