STEAMED CHICKEN FEET (PHOENIX CLAWS)

Steamed Chicken Feet (Phoenix Claws) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound chicken feet
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 quarts vegetable oil
1/4 cup oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon chicken base
1 teaspoon food coloring
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sliced jalapeño peppers, for garnish

Steps:

Wash the chicken feet and remove any nails. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil along with the vinegar and sugar. Put chicken feet in boiling water and cook 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil to 450 to 500 degrees F. Deep-fry the chicken feet until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the feet and drain.
Boil 2 quarts water and add the chicken feet to cook, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Drain.
For the marinade: Combine oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, chicken base, food coloring and salt and marinate the chicken feet for 20 minutes.
Divide the chicken feet among 4 to 6 small bowls and add 2 small slices of jalapeño peppers on top of each bowl. Steam for 15 minutes.