Easy Braised Chicken Feet recipe
Craving a dim sum classic dish at home? These Easy Braised Chicken Feet are a healthier version of one of the most basic dim sums that you can see in Chinese restaurants. Savory and tender, the chicken feet are braised low and slow in an umami-rich sauce flavored with beer, garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce. This version is mostly traditional, except that no deep-frying is required. Top with green onions and serve with rice.
Making your own version of this traditional dish is surprisingly easy and budget-friendly. First, chop off the claws of the chicken feet and discard them. Rinse the chicken feet thoroughly under cold water. Then place the cleaned chicken feet in a skillet and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, and then drain. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger in a wok until fragrant. Add the chicken feet, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar and mix to coat. Pour in the beer and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until the skin becomes very tender. Finally, remove the lid and reduce the sauce until thickened to a light syrup texture. Toss frequently to coat the feet as the sauce reduces. Garnish with minced green onions and serve.
To make the Easy Braised Chicken Feet, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Easy Braised Chicken Feet
- 1
Prepare chicken feet
5
Using a sharp knife, chop off the claws of each chicken foot at the first joint. Thoroughly rinse the chicken feet.
- 2
Parboil chicken feet
10
In a skillet, place the cleaned chicken feet and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
- 3
Stir-fry garlic and ginger
1
In a wok over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sliced ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
- 4
Add chicken feet, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar
1
Add the chicken feet, 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar and mix to coat well.
- 5
Add beer
1
Pour in 1 can beer and bring to a boil.
- 6
Braise
30
Cover with a lid and Simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Make sure there is enough liquid during the braising process. Add a splash of water if needed.
- 7
Reduce the sauce
2
Remove the lid, and increase the heat to high. Stir-fry, tossing frequently to coat the chicken feet, until the sauce has thickened.
- 8
Serve
Sprinkle with minced green onions and serve. Enjoy!
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Tender and flavor chicken feet! Thanks for sharing!
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