Feng zhao

Feng zhao is the name for dim sum-style braised chicken feet. The chicken feet are cleaned, salted, dried, then deep-fried in oil in order to puff up the skin around the bones and to caramelize the exterior. The next step is braising, which tenderizes the chicken feet – they are simmered in a pot of water with star anise and sliced ginger. The chicken feet are drained, mixed with a marinade consisting of oyster sauce, sugar, pepper, and black bean sauce, and then sautéed in sesame oil with garlic until the sauce thickens. These aromatic chicken feet are served while still hot, typically with black bean sauce on the side.