Expert: Louis M. Wu - 7/3/2004

Question
I have heard that chicken feet is eaten China. How is it prepared and served? What does it taste like? I would like to try it. None is served here in Northern Californa USA. Is there a special chicken that is bred for that dish? Did the recent bird flu remove many of the chicken used for that dish? What is chicken feet served with? Rice or vegtables? Is chicken feet considered a special dish for celabrations or can it be bought off the street from sidewalk venders. I lived in Korea for a year long ago and remember sidewalk cooking was very common and tasty. Cheap too. I miss that very much. Please respond. Larry  

Answer
hello Larry!

Chef Louis here! I'am glad you want to explore more about chicken feet that's one of my favorite food. let me go down the line by answering your questions one by one
here we go; chicken feet mainly prepare with soy sauce
and sugar, serve like an appertizers. it taste like cheicken with fats. I'am sure chicken feet is served in Northern California try chinatown! no special chicken bred for that dish, like I say chicken feet is served like an appertizers so no rice or veggies comes with you can always ask your servers! chicken feet you can buy it any time that you wanted it Larry! hope that helps you have a safe 4th of July! thanks for your questions.

chef  Louis