| Think in terms of two pieces per person and | | | | Drain the wings and allow them to cool a little so you |
| certainly nor more than three. You don't want your | | | | can handle them. Sift the flour into a bowl, add the oil |
| guests stuffed ebfore the main course. So allow one | | | | and whisk in the water to form a smooth batter. Stir |
| chicken wing a head. Depending on size, of course, 1 | | | | in the five spice and shallots. Season with salt and |
| kilo of chicken wings is about 8 pieces. | | | | pepper. |
| Ingredients | | | | Bring the fat fryer to high heat and then turn it back |
| * 1 kilo wings, each cut at the joints into three pieces | | | | a little so that the fat is hot but not smoking. Dip the |
| * 2tbs dark soy sauce | | | | chicken pieces in the batter and cook over a medium |
| * thumb siced piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced | | | | to low heat until the batters is crispy and golden. |
| * 1 cup SR flour | | | | Tips: |
| * 1 tbs oil | | | | • You must take care to always wash your |
| * 6 shallots, very finely chopped | | | | hands, knife, and cutting board in hot soapy water |
| * 1 tsp Chinese 5-spice | | | | after preparing raw poultry. |
| * 1 cup ice cold water or soda water | | | | • You should never use the same utensils and |
| * salt and pepper | | | | cutting board for other ingredients without thoroughly |
| * deep fat fryer or wok with oil. | | | | washing them first and after use. This prevents cross |
| Put the chicken in a pan and cover with water. Add | | | | contamination. |
| soy sauce and ginger. Bring to the boil and simmer | | | | • You should always marinate poultry in the |
| until the wings are cooked. This should take about 20 | | | | refrigerator. Never leave it out in the open. |
| minutes, depending on the size. Give them longer if | | | | • Do not use the poultry marinade for basting. |
| they need it. You want the meat thoroughly cooked | | | | • If the marinade is to be used for the basis of a |
| but not falling off the bone. | | | | sauce, bring it to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. |