Practical ways to remove the fishy smell from chicken feet using ingredients in your kitchen

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This fishy smell can be caused by residual blood, dirt, or due to poor storage.

Brilio.net - Chicken feet are one part of the chicken that is rich in collagen and is often processed into various delicious dishes. However, the pungent fishy smell is often a problem when processing it.

This fishy smell can be caused by blood residue, dirt, or because of poor storage. To ensure that the processed chicken feet remain delicious and free from fishy smell, here are some effective ways that can be applied summarized by BrilioFood from various sources.

Before discussing how to remove the fishy smell, it is important to choose fresh chicken feet. Good chicken feet usually have a fresh white color with a little red and do not smell fishy. Make sure to check the texture of the feet, avoid feet that are slimy or have an unpleasant odor.

1. Clean the chicken feet properly

Material:
- 1 kg chicken feet
- Enough water

How to Do:
1. Cut the nails of the chicken feet to remove dirt.
2. Wash the feet thoroughly under running water.
3. If necessary, soak in boiling water for a few minutes to help remove dirt.

2. Using baking soda

Material:
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- Enough water

How to Do:
1. Boil water in a pan until it boils.
2. Add baking soda to the boiling water.
3. Add the chicken feet and boil for 5-10 minutes.
4. Remove and drain, the feet are ready to be cooked.

3. Soak with lime or vinegar

Material:
- 1 lime (squeeze)
- Enough water

How to Do:
1. Mix water with lime juice.
2. Soak the chicken feet in this mixture for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse again with clean water before cooking.

4. Boil with spices

Material:
- 4 lime leaves
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 stalks of lemongrass (bruised)

How to Do:
1. Boil water in a pan until it boils.
2. Put the lime leaves, bay leaves, and lemongrass into the pan.
3. Add chicken feet and boil for about 30 minutes.
4. Discard the first boiled water to remove the fishy smell.

5. Proper cooking duration

Cooking the feet for the right duration also affects the fishy smell. If using a pressure cooker, just boil for 10 minutes; if using a regular pot, the cooking time can be up to an hour.

Additional tips

- Dry the Feet After Washing: Make sure to dry the feet after washing so that there is no remaining water that can add to the smell.

- Use Coarse Salt: Rubbing coarse salt on the surface of the feet can help remove any remaining dirt and mucus.

Removing the fishy smell from chicken feet is not difficult if done properly. By choosing fresh ingredients and implementing effective cleaning steps, you can enjoy a delicious chicken feet dish without the bother of a fishy smell. Good luck!

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