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Chicken Wing Pickle with Hot Chili Pepper (泡椒鸡翅)

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泡椒鸡翅 (Pao Jiao Ji Chi) After I experimented the chicke feet pickle, I started trying other pickled meat recipes, this chicken wing pickle is super easy to make. Ingredients: 2 lb. chicken wing A dozen hot red chili pepper 500 grams cold water (cooled down from boiled water) 15 grams salt (3%based on 500 grams water) 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup white whine A few slices of ginger and 1 green onion A few cloves of fresh garlic Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time:  20 minutesS Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Rinse clean 2 lb. chicken wings, cut into the joints to separate into 3 pieces, add to a cooking pot, add water to submerge the wings, add a few slices of ginger, 1 coarse chopped green onion, a few drops of white wine, boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 2. While the wings are being simmered, prepare the the pickle sauce in a large bowl and mix evenly:   500 grams water   15 grams salt   1/4 cup vinegar   1/4 cup white wine   A few slices of ginger and garlic   A dozen r

Chicken Feet Pickle with Hot Chili Pepper (泡椒凤爪)

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泡椒凤爪 (Pao Jiao Fen Zhua) I started experimenting this traditional chicken feet pickle recipe a few times, and I become so addicted. It is such a great side dish or even as snack! I love the crunchy texture. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category. Ingredients 2 lb. chicken feet A dozen hot red chili pepper 500 grams cold water (cooled down from boiled water) 35 grams salt 35 grams white vinegar A few drops of white whine A few slices of ginger and 1 green onion A few cloves of fresh garlic Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time:  60 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Rinse clean 2 lb. chicken feet (available in most Chinese grocery stores), add to a cooking pot, add water to submerge all the feet, add a few slices of ginger, 1 coarse chopped green onion, a few drops of white wine, boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the feet have the desired texture. Tip: Simmer for less time, such as 45 minutes will give the feet more crunchy texture. I also tried to bo