「Spicy Chicken Feet Casserole」

Ingredients and amounts

• 500g chicken feet
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 star anise
• 6 bird's eye chilies
• 10g minced ginger
• 10g minced garlic
• 2 scallions
• 3g oyster sauce

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Trim the nails off the chicken feet. If using only the paw section, cut in half. If using whole feet, debone them. Rinse clean.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Place the chicken feet in cold water with scallions, ginger, and cooking wine. Bring to a boil, then skim off the foam.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add bay leaves, star anise, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Remove the chicken feet and reserve one bowl of the cooking broth.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan. Over low heat, stir-fry minced ginger, minced garlic, and bird's eye chilies until fragrant. Add more chili flakes if desired. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, and salt. Stir until aromatic.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the chicken feet and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, then pour in the reserved broth, stirring continuously.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add chicken bouillon for umami, toss in scallion segments, stir well, and serve.