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Guyanese Chicken Foot

Cultural Context

Originating in Guyana, Chicken Foot is a beloved dish that reflects the country's diverse culinary influences, including African, Indian, and Indigenous traditions. This hearty stew is often enjoyed as comfort food, bringing families together around the table. Today, it has found a place in Caribbean cuisine, celebrated for its unique flavors and nourishing qualities.

GuyaneseGYmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons yellow split pea
1/2 tablespoon blended garlic and onion
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
salt to taste
MSG (optional)
water (1/2 to 3/4 cup)
2 cups oil

chicken feet

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Thighs offer similar flavor and texture, while wings are usually less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Low-fat options reduce calories, while evaporated milk provides creaminess at a lower cost.

1

Combine 1 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of yellow split pea, 1/2 tablespoon of blended garlic and onion, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric in a bowl.

2

Add salt and MSG to taste, then mix all ingredients together.

3

Gradually add water (between 1/2 to 3/4 cup) to form a dough, adjusting as necessary to achieve the right consistency.

4

Flour both sides of the dough to prevent sticking, then roll it out.

5

Cook the rolled dough on a pan for a short time to make it easier to cut.

6

Cut the slightly cooked dough into very tiny slivers using scissors for easy frying.

7

Heat 2 cups of oil for frying the cut dough pieces.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

panscissorsrolling pincutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chicken Foot SoupChicken Foot Curry

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