Perfectly Complete and Beautifully Appeared Braised Soft and Sticky Duck Paws with Rich and Intense Aroma, First Stir-Fried, Then Deep-Fried, and Finally Braised for Tender Consumption
Duck Paw Braised for 1.5 Hours Without Breaking Skin, but Bites Easily with Tender, Melts-in-the-Mouth Meat. Today, I'll Teach You Some Tips to Make Tender and Melts-in-the-Mouth Braised Duck Paws. Besides Controlling Time and Heat, Making Braised Duck Paws Requires First Sautéing Duck Paws with Ginger Slices, Star Anise, and Cardamom to Remove Moisture, Which Not Only Removes Fishy Odors but Also Prevents Oil Splatter During the Next Frying Step.
Ingredients & Materials:
One Pound of Duck Paws, 30 Grams of Sugar, 20 Grams of Salt, 5 Grams of Chicken Essence, 5 Grams of Flavoring Essence, 3 Star Anise, 4 Cardamom, 2 Grams of Szechuan Star Anise, 2 Grams of Ginger Slices, 1000 Grams of High-Quality Broth or Water
Instructions:
1. Soak All Spices in Warm Water for 10 Minutes to Remove Odors, Then Drain and Squeeze Dry, Placing Them in Muslin Bags to Create a Spice Packet for Use.
2. In a Pot, Add a Little Oil, Sauté 3 Slices of Ginger, 2 Cardamom, and Washed Duck Paws Until Evenly Coated with Oil and Remove Excess Moisture.
3. After Duck Paws Have Dried, Fry Them in Hot Oil Until the Oil Temperature Reaches 70% and Turn Off the Fire, Using the Residual Heat to Fry for 5 Minutes.
4. Immediately Remove Duck Paws and Place Them in Cold Water to Ensure They Remain Beautiful and Tender After Braising.
5. Next, Prepare the Braising Liquid: Sauté 20 Grams of Salt Until Slightly Yellow, Add 30 Grams of Sugar, Turn Off the Fire, and Continue Stirring Until the Sugar Melts, Then Add High-Quality Broth or Water, Followed by the Prepared Spice Packet and Fried Duck Paws.
6. Add Flavoring Essence and Chicken Essence (5 Grams Each), Then Add Old Braising Liquid (If Unavailable, You Can Skip It), Bring to a Boil, Reduce Heat, Cover, and Braise for 1.5 Hours.
7. After 1.5 Hours, Remove Duck Paws – Their Appearance Will Be Perfect and Beautiful, with a Rich and Tender Braised Flavor. Braised Duck Paws Are Done!
