Chicken Feet Dim Sum

Delight your taste buds with this authentic Chicken Feet Dim Sum recipe, a Cantonese classic that combines rich, umami-packed flavors and tantalizing textures. This dish transforms chicken feet into a delicacy through a multi-step cooking process that includes deep-frying, braising, and steaming to enhance their tenderness and infuse them with bold flavors from soy sauce, black bean garlic sauce, and aromatic spices like star anise and cinnamon. The golden, crispy exterior gives way to succulent, flavorful bites that are perfect for dim sum lovers craving an adventurous twist. Serve these glazed chicken feet with a generous garnish of green onions for a restaurant-quality presentation. Whether you're exploring traditional Chinese cuisine or crafting the perfect dim sum spread, this recipe will be the star of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:220 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken feet
• 2 liters water
• 100 ml soy sauce
• 50 ml oyster sauce
• 50 ml dark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons black bean garlic sauce
• 100 grams sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 inch piece, smashed ginger
• 2 smashed garlic cloves
• 2 pieces star anise
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 stalks green onions
• 500 ml vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Trim any rough tips from the chicken feet and cut off the nails using kitchen scissors.

Step 2

Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot and blanch the chicken feet for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Drain immediately, then rinse the chicken feet under cold water to stop cooking.

Step 4

In a large, deep pan, heat 500 ml of vegetable oil until hot. Fry the chicken feet in batches until they become golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Be cautious as the oil might splatter.

Step 5

Drain the fried chicken feet on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 6

In a separate pot, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, black bean garlic sauce, sugar, sesame oil, smashed ginger, smashed garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan peppercorns.

Step 7

Add the fried chicken feet to the pot with the sauce mixture.

Step 8

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken feet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 90 minutes or until the chicken feet are tender.

Step 9

Once tender, remove the chicken feet from the pot, reserving the sauce.

Step 10

Transfer the chicken feet into a steaming basket, and steam for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 11

Meanwhile, reduce the reserved sauce over medium heat until it thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Step 12

Pour the thickened sauce over the steamed chicken feet.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3949.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6858.0

Total Fat 620.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 325.7g
Cholesterol 840mg	0%
Sodium 11481.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 104.2g
Protein 214.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1229.2mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1358.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.6%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 8.2%