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Ampalaya with Chicken Feet
Ampalaya with Chicken Feet is a delicious dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. It's a budget-friendly and nutritious meal you'll feel good serving the whole family.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken feet
- water
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 stalks green onions, tied into a knot
- oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and julienned
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 medium ampalaya
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim chicken feet of nails and any dark, callused areas. Scrub with rock salt, rinse, and drain well.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine chicken feet, enough water to cover, ginger slices, and green onions knot. Boil for about 7 to 10 minutes, skimming scum that floats on top. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat about 3-inches deep of oil in a deep pot or wok. Carefully add chicken feet and fry until lightly golden, stirring regularly for even cooking.
- Remove chicken feet and soak in a bowl of ice water for about 1 hour or until skin is wrinkled. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a wide pan, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and julienned ginger and cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
- Add chicken feet. Add fish sauce and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add about 1 cup water and bring to a boil skimming any scum that may float on the top. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 50 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken feet are very tender. Add additional water in ½ cup increments as needed to maintain about 1 cup broth.
- Meanwhile, cut ampalaya lengthwise and scrape off seeds and white pith. Slice thinly and place in a bowl, covered in cold water until needed.
- Add ampalaya and gently stir to combine. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- Add sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- The sauce will congeal when cold due to the gelatin content from the bones.
Nutrition Information
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
191mg
(64%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
446IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.