When it comes to street food, chicken feet with sauce are definitely one of the classics that make your mouth water. Today, I'm going to share the home version of this dish – it's as simple as it tastes, so you can enjoy it at home with a unique taste.
First of all, the main material we want to prepare is naturally chicken feet. There are many different types of chicken feet on the market, but I personally recommend choosing a slightly thicker one, so that the chicken feet are both chewy and tender. Of course, don't forget to clean up your nails and wash them off when you get back from your purchase.
Next up is our secret sauce. This is the soul of the whole dish!Generally, I use light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, dried chilies, and some green onion and ginger to make this sauce. The amount can be adjusted according to your taste, but remember that the sauce should not contain too much sugar, otherwise it will overshadow the flavor of other spices.
The cooking steps are also fairly simple. First, blanch the treated chicken feet to remove blood and impurities. Then, add the prepared sauce and simmer over low heat until the chicken feet are flavorful and the meat is tender. This process takes about 30 minutes, during which the feet can be turned so that each one is evenly heated.
Finally, the crucial step is to collect the juice. Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce thicken slowly, so that the surface of the chicken feet will be coated with a layer of shiny sauce and the taste will be richer.
Of course, if you like spicy food, you can also add some chopped chili peppers to the stewing process, or sprinkle some chili powder at the end, which will not only add color to the dish, but also make the taste more spicy.
During the whole process, you will find that this home-cooked chicken feet sauce is not complicated, and it can well replicate the taste of that street food. Not only that, but since it is made in-house, it is more comfortable in terms of hygiene and the choice of ingredients.
Finally, when a pot of fragrant chicken feet with sauce comes out of the oven, you'll find that all the wait is worth it. The meat of the chicken feet is soft and tender, and it is a treat when paired with the special sauce. Such a dish is very suitable for both the snack and the side dish of the family dinner.
Well, that's the sauce chicken feet method I shared today. I hope you will be as in love with this simple and delicious home-cooked snack as I am after trying it. Don't forget, the charm of food is often hidden in these simple everyday life. Give it a try, and maybe you'll have more discoveries and ideas!