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Guyanese Chicken Foot Soup

Cultural Context

Guyanese Chicken Foot Soup is a beloved dish in Guyana, often enjoyed for its rich flavors and comforting qualities. Traditionally made with chicken feet, the soup is a staple in many households, especially during colder months. It reflects the resourcefulness of Caribbean cooking, utilizing parts of the chicken that are often overlooked. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Guyana, with variations appearing in Caribbean communities worldwide.

GuyaneseGYmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken feet
8 cups water
1 cup black-eyed peas
1 cup split peas
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
1 sweet plantain
1 sweet potato (about 8 oz)
2 Irish potatoes (about 12 oz total)
2 tablespoons broad leaf thyme
2 stalks celery
2 shallots
1 tablespoon ginger
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
2 cubes
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
2 oz ramen noodles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken feet

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken backs

Skinless chicken thighs offer a leaner option, while chicken backs are more economical.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while serrano peppers are often less expensive.

1

Soak split peas in water beforehand.

2

Season chicken feet with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, all-purpose seasoning, and chicken seasoning.

3

Heat oil in a pressure pot.

4

Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil.

5

Add all the provision: sweet potato, Irish potato, sweet plantain, and season with two cubes, black pepper, thyme, shallots, ginger, onion, garlic, and barley.

6

Mix everything together and let it boil for about 10 minutes.

7

Add the seasoned chicken feet to the pot and mix well.

8

Prepare dumplings by mixing flour, butter, and sugar together, then add water to form a soft dough.

9

Shape the dumplings and set aside.

10

After 10 minutes, add the dumplings to the pot and let it boil for about 15 minutes until cooked.

Cooking Techniques

cleaningboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Chicken Foot SoupGuyanese Soup

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