Ma La Ji Zhua (spicy Braised Chicken Feet)

Ma La Ji Zhua, or Spicy Braised Chicken Feet, is a popular dish in Anhui Cuisine known for its bold flavors and tender texture. This dish is a perfect combination of spicy, savory, and numbing flavors, making it a favorite for those who enjoy a little heat in their meals.

Ma La Ji Zhua (spicy Braised Chicken Feet)

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken feet
  • 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 3-4 dried red chilies
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Blanch the chicken feet in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large pot over medium heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilies, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched chicken feet to the wok, along with the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir to coat the chicken feet with the sauce.
  4. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken feet are tender.
  5. Once the chicken feet are tender, uncover the wok and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
18g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Wok or large pot Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ma La Ji Zhua hot as a main dish with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more dried red chilies to the dish. Adjust the spiciness according to your preference.

Cost

$10