C/w Nana: Lao Chicken Feet Salad (ຍຳຕີນໄກ່ == Yum Teen Ghai)

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor while being easier to find.

chicken feet

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Skinless thighs provide a leaner option, while wings are often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley maintains a fresh flavor, and spinach is a budget-friendly green.

Boil the chicken feet in water until tender, as they are already cooked.

Prepare the sauce by caramelizing 1/2 cup of sugar in a pot until brown, adding a little water to smooth it out.

Add 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1/3 cup of Golden Mountain vinegar to the caramelized sugar.

Squeeze the juice of one lime into the sauce and mix well, adjusting taste with more lime or sugar as desired.

Let the sauce cool down to avoid cooking the fresh vegetables when mixed.

In a bowl, combine the chicken feet, lemongrass, pickled garlic, and half of the lime juice.

Add the onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos to the mixture.

Pour the sauce over the chicken feet and vegetables, mixing well to coat everything evenly.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime, salt, or sugar as preferred.

Plate the salad, optionally adding sliced cabbage for presentation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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