SPICY CHICKEN FEET

Spicy Chicken Feet

Yes, my recipe today is "spicy chicken feet" known as adidas in Philippines, no idea why chicken feet was given this name. Chicken feet is widely served in many Asian cuisine. I grew up seeing adidas on the street sold as a cheap snack, considered as a street food. Adidas can be eaten as a snack with a cool bottle of beer.

You will surely love it. The sweet and spicy thick sauce, it's finger licking good. 

INGREDIENTS:
1.5 lb chicken feet
vegetable oil
garlic minced
onion sliced
fresh ginger
3 Tbsp. fermented black beans brine (drained)
1 long red pepper sliced
1 long green pepper sliced
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. chicken powder
4 c water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Basically, chicken feet sold in the supermarket the skin is already removed so just work with the toe nails by cutting them using a pair of scissors. Put in a strainer, and wash them very well in hot running water. Be careful not to burn yourself. Let to cool and get dry.

2. Get a zip plastic bag a gallon size and mix the flour seasoned with chicken powder, salt and ground black pepper. Drop in the chicken feet, zip the bag and shake to coat the chicken with the flour.

 3. Heat oil and fry them, until turns to golden brown.

Frying the chicken feet first its a good idea because it helps to soften the meat fast also the meat is firm and soft to the bone. Additional, no need to add flour mixture to thicken the sauce.

4. This is how it looks after fried.

5. Heat a small amount of oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Saute first the fresh ginger, next is garlic then the onion.

6. Add in the fried chicken feet, black beans and pour a 4 c of water.

7. Add in the sugar and soy sauce. Cover and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the sauce get thicken. Stir occasionally.

8. Add the sliced red/green long pepper. Season a pinch of salt and ground black pepper.

9. Ready to serve.