Teochew Style Braised Chicken Feet (潮州卤鸡脚)

潮州卤鸡脚 (Teochew Style Braised Chicken Feet) is a classic dish in Chaoshan (Teochew) Cuisine, known for its savory and aromatic flavors. This dish is often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer in Teochew cuisine, and it is a popular choice in dim sum restaurants.

Teochew Style Braised Chicken Feet (潮州卤鸡脚)

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken feet, cleaned and trimmed
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 dried chili peppers
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a pot, blanch the chicken feet in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat some oil in a wok or pot, then add the ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, and dried chili peppers. Stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched chicken feet to the wok or pot, then pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the chicken feet are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Serve the braised chicken feet hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
12g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
6g

Supplies

Pot Wok

Tools

Chopping board Knife Strainer Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the braised chicken feet with steamed rice or as part of a dim sum spread.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra kick of heat, add more dried chili peppers to the braising liquid. Adjust the soy sauce and sugar to taste for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.

Cost

$8