Cooking 8 BULL HOOVES the Old-Fashioned Way – A Forgotten Recipe Returns!

bull hooves

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken feet are lower in calories and easier to find.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

Clean bull hooves thoroughly under running water

Soak the hooves in water overnight to soften

Drain and rinse the hooves again

Place hooves in a large pot and cover with fresh water

Add ginger, garlic, and scallions to the pot

Bring to a boil over high heat

Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender

Remove hooves and let cool slightly

Heat oil in a pan and add hooves to sear until browned

Add soy sauce, rice wine, star anise, and sichuan peppercorns

Simmer for an additional 30 minutes to absorb flavors

Adjust seasoning with vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper

Serve hot, garnished with scallions or sesame oil

Cooking Techniques

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