FRIED DUCK FEET FROM 1917

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I found this cookbook in a Thrift Store. It's dated 1917. Many of the pages are torn or ripped out. I just had to share this. Remember its from 1917.

Provided by Dee Tourville @Dee_Tourville

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

- this is what is written above the recipe. you may laugh all you want. you will soon be convinced that this is the best part of the duck.
20 - pairs of duck feet
2 cup(s) chopped bamboo shoots
2 cup(s) mushrooms. cut the larger ones.
2 cup(s) water chestnuts cut into thin pieces.

Steps:

  • Wash thoroughly 20 pairs of Duck feet and plunge them in boiling water for 3 minutes.
  • Take off the skin. Take out all the bones without spoiling the shape of the feet. Cut each foot into 2 pieces.
  • Have a hot stove. Oil the frying pan and fry the feet for 5 minutes. Add salt, bamboo shoots, chestnuts & mushrooms. Continue to fry for 5 minutes after having mixed well.
  • Add enough primary soup or water to cover all. Cook until tender.
  • Add Chinese gravy & mix well

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