Korean Chicken Feet (Dakbal)

Step 1

Cut chicken feet nails one by one using a pair of kitchen scissors.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine nail-less chicken feet, coarse sea salt and soju. Give them a good massage for about 1 minute. Let it sit in same liquid for 10 to 20 minutes, then drain and wash in cold water at least 3 times.

Step 3

Bring water to boil in your steamer pot or a wok. Place a steamer liner on steamer and gently place clean chicken feet on top of steamer liner. Cover with a lid and steam for 1 hour or until chicken feet is fall-off-bone tender.

Step 4

Meanwhile make sauce by blending all ingredients for sauce in a hand blender. Set aside.

Step 5

Remove chicken feet form steamer and toss in sauce while it’s still hot so it will absorb flavor well. Use plastic glove if you’re using hands or a spoon.Cover and let it cool completely in a refrigerator at least 2 hour to overnight.

Step 6

At this stage, you can choose either grill, broil or stove top cooking. Either way, all you need to do is cook them 4 to 5 minutes each side over medium high heat, (For stove top, please use a little bit of oil.) until they are reheated completely and have some char around edges.

Step 7

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame oil, sesame seeds and chopped green onion. Serve immediately and enjoy!