Spicy Braised Chicken Feet with Rice Cakes

Cooking StepsHow to cook Spicy Braised Chicken Feet with Rice Cakes step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Prepare all ingredients and mix the sauce. Trim the chicken feet tips and wash clean.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Add cold water to the pot along with ginger slices, scallion segments, and 1 tbsp cooking wine.

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3. 
   Step 3

   Add chicken feet to the cold water.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Bring to a boil and skim off the foam.

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5. 
   Step 5

   Continue boiling for 5 more minutes, then remove the chicken feet.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Rinse the chicken feet thoroughly with hot water.

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7. 
   Step 7

   Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.

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8. 
   Step 8

   Heat oil in a wok, add rock sugar when the oil is hot.

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9. 
   Step 9

   Turn to low heat and cook until the sugar turns a caramel color.

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10. 
    Step 10

    Add the chicken feet to the wok.

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11. 
    Step 11

    Stir-fry until evenly coated with the caramel color.

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12. 
    Step 12

    Pour in boiling water until the chicken feet are just covered.

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13. 
    Step 13

    Add the whole spices, ginger, scallions, and garlic.

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14. 
    Step 14

    Pour in the pre-mixed sauce.

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15. 
    Step 15

    Add 1 more tbsp of dark soy sauce.

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16. 
    Step 16

    Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour.

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17. 
    Step 17

    After 1 hour, remove the whole spices, ginger, and scallions. Leave the dried chilies in.

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18. 
    Step 18

    For an extra tender, fall-off-the-bone texture, continue simmering for another 20 minutes. Skip this step if you prefer a firmer bite.

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19. 
    Step 19

    Add the rice cakes to the pot.

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20. 
    Step 20

    Stir everything together evenly.

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21. 
    Step 21

    Turn up the heat and reduce the sauce for about 5 minutes.

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22. 
    Step 22

    Garnish with bird’s eye chilies, chopped scallions, and white sesame seeds.

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23. 
    Step 23

    Plate and serve! Soft, tender, and incredibly satisfying with rice.

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24. 
    Step 24

    Melt-in-your-mouth tender and absolutely addictive with a bowl of rice.

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