Step 1: Capture and Anesthetize
When you capture a pheasant in the wild, use a net or trap and make sure it is in a calm state. In order to minimize the pain of the field grouse during handling, it is recommended that you anesthetize it by placing it in ice water for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 2: Bleeding
Remove the anesthetized fieldfowl and cut its tail with scissors. At this point, the frog will bleed a lot of blood, which will be collected in a clean container so that it does not go to waste. Bleeding helps remove the fishy flavor from the chicken's meat, making it more tender and tasty.
Step 3: Skinning
Make a circular incision with a knife between the head and legs of the frog. Grasp the skin of the frog with your hand and forcefully peel it away from the body. Be careful not to damage the flesh of the frog while skinning.
Step 4: Degutting
Place the skinned frog flat on a cutting board, cut through the abdomen with a knife and carefully remove the guts. Be careful not to break the gallbladder so that the bitter juice will not flow out and affect the meat quality.
Step 5: Wash
Wash the chicken thoroughly with water to remove any remaining guts and blood. Washing can be done by soaking in salt water to help remove the fishy odor.
Step 6: Dicing
Cut the field chicken meat into cubes or strips according to your preference. Cut the cubes along the grain of the tandoori muscle so that it tastes more tender.
Step 7: Cooking
Cut chicken meat can be cooked in various ways, such as steaming, stir-frying and deep-frying. Chicken meat is fresh and tasty, so you don't need to add too much seasoning when cooking. Steaming is the best way to preserve the original flavor of the chicken, while stir-frying adds aroma and texture.
Warm Tips:
Wear gloves and an apron when handling field fowl to avoid injury and contamination.
Field chicken meat is rich in protein and nutrients, but it should be eaten in moderation so as not to be overly nourishing.
If you are allergic to Tanooki, avoid it.
When catching field fowl in the wild, please follow local regulations and conservation policies to avoid overfishing.