“It would be cool to actually eat the talon of a mythological bird, but no, Phoenix Talon is actually just a euphemism for chicken feet. They're braised and served in a bowl of …”
In Chinese cuisine, chicken feet are often an option at dim sum restaurants, served as "phoenix talons." The chicken feet are deep fried or steamed first in order to make them puffy before being stewed and simmered in a sauce flavoured with black fermented beans, bean paste and sugar. Sometimes duck feet are used in dim sum instead of chicken feet. Duck feet with mustard, which is often served with vinegar, fresh green pepper and crushed garlic, is a popular salad/appetizer.