Walkie Talkies anyone?

Walkie Talkies. Hmmm, I think it is an apt name for the dish of chicken feet and the heads. Don’t you? Some call it runaways, but I like the name Walkie Talkies. In Xhosa it is called “amanqina enkukhu” and in Johannesburg, Guateng “maotwana”

At most street food vendors in South Africa, you will find the Walkie Talkies offered with pap (porridge). Walkie Talkies are a common snack food in South Africa and although it is not unique to South Africa ( you can find it in countries such as China, the West Indies and Korea), it is a popular snack food. Chicken feet are high in protein and low in kilojoules.

Now, you get it served cooked in many ways. Sometimes you only get the walkies (feet) or together, in a curried stew. The Walkies (chicken feet) can be marinated and grilled or braai as the people in South Africa calls it. It is a sticky delicacy, best eaten by hand. So definitely not for the person who needs a knife and fork. Just tuck in and enjoy it. It is amazingly crunchy and even though you might think there is no meat on this little Walkie, you will be in for a pleasant surprise.

But, commonly and most popular will be the curried stew version of the WalkiseTalkies, served with the traditional pap (porridge).

So next time you see a street vendor offering Walkie Talkies, dont be afraid, try it. You will be in for a real treat.