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Phoenix Talons (Chicken Feet)
凤爪 · Fèngzhǎo
Chicken feet braised in black-bean sauce. The classic 'unfamiliar-to-Westerners' dim sum item; surprisingly delicious.
Phoenix talons are chicken feet that have been deep-fried, then braised in a black-bean-and-chilli sauce. The repeated cooking gives the feet a soft, almost-gelatinous texture; the meat between the bones soaks up the sauce. Eaten by sucking the meat off the bones. A traditional yum cha favourite.
Where to try
Most yum cha houses.
Dietary notes
Chicken. Soy. Black bean.
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