Serves 4–6
A dry white wine such as a Riesling works best in this recipe. Serve cold.
Drunken Chicken Wings
8–10 chicken wings
¼ teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 green onion, chopped
2 slices ginger
6 cups dry white wine to cover
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, chop the chicken wings through the middle so that you have a drummette and the midsection. Chop off and discard the wing tips.
- Cook the chicken wings in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, green onion, and ginger. Cover and simmer the chicken for 45 minutes. Cool.
- Place the chicken wings in a sealed container and cover with the wine. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before
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You can also make this dish using a whole chicken. Increase the amount of seasonings if desired. When ready to serve, place the whole chicken on a platter and garnish with sprigs of cilantro or Green Onion Brushes (page 73). Carve up the chicken in front of guests.
Turkey with Water Chestnuts
1½ pounds turkey breast
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablesoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons oil for stir-frying
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 slices ginger, minced
1 can water chestnuts, rinsed
¼ teaspoon salt
- Rinse the turkey. Remove the skin and the breastbone. Chop into 1½-inch cubes.
- Combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, water, and brown sugar in a bowl and set aside.
- Add oil to a preheated wok or skillet. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry briefly until aromatic. Add the turkey and stir-fry in batches on medium to medium-high heat for about 4–5 minutes, until the meat is tender. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, add the water chestnuts to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 minute. Add the salt and stir-fry until they turn light brown. Push the water chestnuts up to the sides of the wok. Add the sauce in the middle of the wok and bring to a boil. Add the turkey cubes and stir-fry for another couple of minutes, until all the ingredients are mixed together.