Brilio.net - Chicken feet have a chewy texture and a savory taste. This makes it often chosen as a basic ingredient for various dishes, such as soup, dimsum, and even as a crunchy snack. However, behind its deliciousness, chicken feet have their own challenges in processing, namely the fishy smell and mucus that are often disturbing.
The fishy smell and slime on chicken feet can make the cooking process less enjoyable. The fishy smell is usually caused by the remains of dirt and blood that stick to the skin of the feet. On the other hand, slime comes from the layer of skin that is still attached to the feet. If not cleaned properly, it can make the feet less tasty when eaten.
To overcome the problem of fishy smell and slime, several preparation steps are needed before cooking the feet. Cleaning the feet thoroughly, including soaking them in salt water or lime juice, can help remove the fishy smell and slime. Rubbing the feet with coarse salt or boiling them briefly can also be an effective way to ensure that the feet are processed clean.
But besides that, there is a method that is no less effective in removing mucus and the fishy smell of chicken feet. An Instagram user @melizah21 once revealed it through one of the videos she uploaded. She admitted to having a special technique when boiling chicken feet to remove the fishy smell and mucus. But instead of using spices, she relies on another kitchen ingredient.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @melizah21 on Thursday (7/11), the kitchen ingredient in question is baking soda. The fishy smell of chicken feet is often caused by acidic compounds formed from the remains of dirt and blood. When baking soda is used, its alkaline properties help neutralize the acidic compounds, so that the fishy smell can be reduced or even disappear. In addition, baking soda also has gentle abrasive properties, so it can help remove mucus on the surface of the feet.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
Well, how to use baking soda is quite easy. First, wash the feet clean, then put them in a pan filled with water. If so, add a little baking soda and stir until evenly mixed. Then boil the feet for a few minutes until the dirt floats in the water.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
If you want a softer texture, you can boil it for a longer time. After that, remove and drain. Now, these feet can be cooked directly with other spices or stored in a container for food stock, as Instagram user @melizah21 did.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
This video about the trick to remove the fishy smell and slime from chicken feet has been watched more than 10 thousand times since it was uploaded on Wednesday (6/11). It is no wonder that many other Instagram users are interested and also provide direct responses in the comments column. Most of them admitted that they wanted to try the trick.
" I also use this method, " said Instagram @ftr.ftksr.
" Thanks for the tips, I want to try it ," wrote the Instagram account @faniamahardika.
" Wow, you must try using baking soda when cooking chicken feet ," commented the Instagram account @iu.gema.