Striving to increase the popularity of Chinese Neighbors, I hope this image may draw some attention from the shock factor. Except I know that my country-girl mother won't bat an eye, since she is rather adept at 'cuttin-up-chickn'.We eat one of these guys every other week. I buy them frozen, with the feet tucked neatly inside the carcass. Unthaw, chop off head and feet, rub with spices and roast for an hour. Leftover pieces and bones are boiled to make chicken stock.
Seven little chickens got roasted in our toaster oven for Thanksgiving. Our group of twenty had a nice spread, and in addition to the meat, the Addingtons contributed a california medley casserole and a green bean casserole (homemade cream of mushroom soup, homemade french fried onions). Nice holiday, all in all.
The superior part of the holiday was hearing a few friends and students say that they are thankful for my friendship. Some servants work hard for no thanks. In the past two years, I have consistently sensed that China appreciates me on many levels. "You're welcome, China! I love you!"
p.s. I better mention that this picture is swiped from a friend's blog. I need to charge my camera.
I would like to know how the processing plant is able to get all the "lint" out from behind the ears and under the toenails! - Wai Po
ReplyDeleteI would like to know if you have a recipe for chicken foot soup. I had some when I was in China. - Wai Gong
We love you!
Wow! That's amazing. Head and all...
ReplyDeleteI think you need to change your picture....this is NOT your country-girl mother. (those chickens are NOT something I miss about Asia) ;)
ReplyDeleteno recipe but I'll be sure to feed you some when you come next summer, wai gong.
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