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Ampalaya with chicken feet made tinola style with tender-crisp bittermelon and fall off the bone chicken feet. Healthy and delicious, it's perfect paired with steamed rice!
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Ampalaya with Chicken Feet

Ampalaya with chicken feet made tinola style with tender-crisp bittermelon and fall off the bone chicken feet. Healthy and delicious, it's perfect paired with steamed rice!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 541kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ampalaya
  • 2 pounds chicken feet
  • water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2-inch ginger, peeled and julienned
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut ampalaya lengthwise and scrape off seeds and white pith. Slice thinly and place in a bowl, covered in cold water until needed.
  • Rub chicken feet with salt, rinse and drain. Chop nails.
  • In a pot over medium heat, bring about 6 cups water to a boil. Add chicken feet and blanch for about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain chicken feet and rinse well with cold water. Discard liquid.
  • In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring regularly, until limp and aromatic. Add chicken feet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add fish sauce and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add about 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum that may float on the top. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 50 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken feet are very tender and are almost falling off the bone. Add additional water in ½ cup increments as needed to maintain about 1 cup broth.
  • Add ampalaya and gently stir to combine. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg