Phoenix Claws

Phoenix Claws (Simplified Chinese: 凤爪; Traditional Chinese: 鳳爪; Pinyin: Fèngzhuǎ; Cantonese: fung zao) are chicken feet prepared as Cantonese dim sum, most often deep-fried then steamed with fermented black beans and chili until the skin turns gelatinous and savory.

Characteristics

Texture is soft-collagenous rather than meaty; flavor is salty-savory from black bean and garlic. Poetic "phoenix" naming is common in Cantonese menu language.

Ingredients (overview)

Chicken feet, fermented black beans, garlic, chili, soy, sugar, oil. Preparation usually includes frying and steaming stages.

History and culture

A yum cha standard on Dim Sum carts with Lo Mai Gai, Har Gow, and Siu Mai in Hong Kong Food teahouses.

Serving and variations

Shared dim sum plate. See Dim Sum and Lo Mai Gai.

See also

• Dim Sum
• Lo Mai Gai
• Har Gow
• Siu Mai
• Hong Kong Food
• List of dishes (A-Z)