| 18 chicken wings, preferably "drummettes"
only.
Marinade
2 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine (Shao Hsing wine or
dry sherry)
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 1/2 tbsp. finely minced garlic
1 1/2 tbsp finely minced gingerroot
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup cornstarch
4-6 cups cooking oil
Place the wings in the marinade overnight.
Add the beaten egg to the marinade and turn the
wings to coat them.
Take the wings out of the marinade and dredge
them in the cornstarch.
Arrange the wings on a tray and allow to air dry
for about an hour.
Heat the oil to 375 degrees in a wok or deep fryer.
Fry the wings in batches until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with your choice of chinese mustard, duck
sauce, plum sauce or sweet and sour sauce.
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