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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!

  • 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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  • Crispy Chicken Wings