Dim-Sum Style Chicken Feet (Golden Phoenix Claws)

You will need:

1 pound chicken feet
2 quarts oil
2 quarts water
1 ounce fresh ginger
3 pieces star anise
2 ounces Chinese parsley roots
2 ounces maltose sugar (see note)
Marinade:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 ounce chopped chile pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame seed oil
Heat the oil and mix the chicken feet with maltose sugar. Fry them until they are golden brown. It should
take about 7 minutes. Remove the feet and drain.
Boil water and add ginger, star anise and parsley roots. Add the chicken feet. Bring the mixture to a boil
again. Then reduce the heat and simmer them for 90 minutes. Drain.
Combine marinade ingredients and marinate the feet for 24 hours. Before serving, steam the feet and
marinade for 15 minutes. Enjoy!