An easy way to separate the bones from chicken feet without wasting much meat.

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If done carelessly, the attached meat can be wasted, even though its chewy texture is very appetizing.

Brilio.net - Chicken feet are one of the food ingredients that are often processed into various delicious dishes, such as soup, dim sum, or spicy feet. However, there is one challenge that often makes many people reluctant to process it, namely separating the bones from the feet meat. If done carelessly, the attached meat can be wasted, even though the chewy texture is very appetizing. With the right technique, you can easily separate the feet bones without reducing much of the meat. Curious about how to do it? Check out the following steps as summarized by BrilioFood from various sources.

1. Choose the right chicken feet

Choose fresh chicken feet with bright color and no slime. Larger feet usually have more meat, making them easier to separate from the bones.

2. Boil the feet until soft

- Boil enough water in a large pot. Add salt and a little vinegar to remove the fishy smell.
- Add the chicken feet and boil for 1520 minutes until the texture becomes tender. If using a pressure cooker, just boil for 10 minutes.
- Lift and drain the feet, then soak them in ice water for a few minutes so that the skin shrinks and is easier to process.

3. Peel the skin carefully

After boiling, use a small knife or kitchen scissors to separate the skin of the feet. Start from the tip of the feet, then pull slowly so that the skin remains intact. This way, the meat will remain attached without being wasted.

4. Separate the bones from the meat using the correct technique.

- Press the base of the feet gently until the bones are visible.
- Use kitchen shears or your hands to pull the bones out one by one. Be sure not to tear the meat so that it remains intact.
- Do this carefully until all the bones are removed, and you get the feet meat that remains intact.

5. Use boneless feet for various dishes.

Once the bones are separated, the chicken feet are ready to be processed into various delicious dishes. For example, it can be used as a dimsum filling, a soup mix, or even fried with special spices.

Now that you know how to easily separate the chicken feet bones, it's time to process them into a delicious dish. Here's a recipe for boneless chicken feet with a spicy sweet seasoning that will tempt your taste buds.

Material:
- 500 grams of chicken feet (already separated from the bones)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of shallot, thinly sliced
- 5 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 2 stalks of spring onions, finely sliced
- 200 ml water
- Enough oil for frying

How to make:
1. Heat oil in a frying pan, saute garlic and shallots until fragrant.
2. Add the boneless chicken feet, stir briefly until the surface is slightly brown.
3. Add sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, salt, brown sugar, and pepper powder. Stir well.
4. Pour in the water, then cook until the spices are absorbed and the texture of the feet becomes softer.
5. Sprinkle with sliced spring onions, stir briefly, then remove from heat and serve while warm.

Additional tips to keep boneless feet delicious
- For more tender results, boil the feet longer over low heat.
- If you want a chewier texture, add a little lime juice after boiling.
- Store boneless chicken feet in a closed container in the refrigerator if not used immediately.

With the right technique, separating the bones from chicken feet can be done easily without wasting much meat. In addition to being more economical, you can also enjoy various dishes made from chicken feet with a softer texture and easy to eat. Good luck!

(brl/tin)