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Kai Keok (Phoenix Claws)

Let's call a spade a spade — "phoenix claws" are really just chicken feet! In dim sum, phoenix claws are deep-fried, steamed, then simmered in a fermented black bean and sugar sauce. If you can get over the idea of eating them, their slippery, gelatinous texture, which is either beloved or loathed, is one to remember.

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