2inchpiece of fresh ginger, finely grated (notes 3)
3clovesgarlic, minced
2cupsvegetable oil for frying
Extra spring onion, chilli and Kewpie mayonnaise to serve
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Equipment
Wok or large saucepan
Instructions
Cut into the chicken wings into flats and drumettes, discarding the tips (or keep them to make some chicken stock).
In a large bowl, coat the wings in the sake and sesame oil and set aside.
Set up 2 plates both covered with a few layers of paper towel.
Prepare the coating by combining the flour, salt and pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until dropping some crumbs in sizzle straight away. Drop the heat to med-high.
Coat 4 wing pieces in the coating then carefully place in the hot oil (don't drop them). Let them sizzle away, turning now and then for about 4 minutes, then transfer to one of the paper towel covered plates. Repeat with remaining wings.
Top up the oil a little and let it get hot again. Deep fry the wings a second time until golden and crisp (another 4 minutes). Transfer to the second plate with paper towel. Repeat with remaining wings.
Tip the hot oil away into a heat proof pan or dish and wipe the wok out with paper towel.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil back to the wok until very hot and add the chilli, onions, ginger and garlic, plus another small pinch of both salt and pepper. Stir fry for a couple of minutes until very aromatic.
Add the wings to the wok and toss to coat in the aromats, then tip out onto a serving platter.
Taste and add more salt if required. Scatter over some chopped fresh spring onion and chilli. Serve with kewpie mayonnaise.
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Notes
I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon (4 teaspoons worldwide)
Traditionally, potato starch would be used to coat the wings but flour and even cornflour (cornstarch) also work. Choose whichever you prefer or have on hand.
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