
Crispy Chicken Wings
with Lime Leaf-Shallot Chile Sauce
Serves 4
2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and wings, tips reserved for
stock or other use
2 shallots sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 jalapenos, stemmed, minced
5 lime leaves, stemmed, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup naturally brewed rice vinegar
1/4 pound butter, cubed
1 large jicama, cut into matchsticks, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Canola oil for cooking
Prepare a fryer filled 1/3 way with canola oil heated to 400 degrees. Fry the
wings until golden, brown and delicious, about 20-25 minutes. It takes a long
time. Meanwhile, in a sauté pan coated lightly with oil over medium heat,
combine the shallots, garlic, jalapenos, lime leaves and pepper; season and
saute until soft, about 5-8 minutes. Deglaze with rice vinegar and reduce by
25%. Transfer to a blender and puree, adding butter to smooth out and check for
seasoning. Transfer the hot wings directly into heat-proof bowl and toss
immediately with sauce. Serve on large platter with jicama matchsticks. Munch!
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Wine Notes:
Tsingtao Lager
Tsingtao Brewery was founded in 1903 by German settlers in Qingdao, China.
Crisp, slightly malty flavor and nutty sweet flavor that pairs well with
spicy foods ands Asian cuisine. Brewed with the finest all-natural
ingredients including domestically-grown hops, high quality barley and
spring water from China's Laoshan mountain region. A great fit with the
lobster stir-fry.
2005 Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon
Blanc
88% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Semillon, 2% Chardonnay. Aromas of lime, melon and
pears. Refreshing, with a mineral quality and a surprisingly long finish.
Pairs very well with the shrimp and mushroom duxelles.
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Episode #517.
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