Braised chicken wings with white pepper
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Braised chicken wings with white pepper
Description
Braised chicken wings with white pepper are created by first cutting the wings into three pieces each and frying them with whole, gently crushed white peppercorns and ginger until fragrant and slightly browned. Adding a mixture of hot water, dark soy sauce, and salt, the wings are then simmered covered for about 25 minutes until tender and flavorful. The white pepper provides a distinctive peppery warmth that forms the backbone of the dish's taste.
The tender braised chicken wings can be garnished with chopped scallions and fresh chili to introduce fresh herbal notes and a spicier dimension. This dish works well served with rice or as part of a meal featuring various small dishes.
You may substitute dark soy sauce with light soy sauce to make the dish lighter in color without significant change in flavor. Stirring halfway through the simmer helps even cooking and flavor distribution.
Ingredients
- 10 chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon white peppercorns or black peppercorns, whole
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 10 lices ginger
- 300 ml water about 1 ¼ cups, hot
- 2 teaspoon dark soy sauce see note
- ½ teaspoon salt
- scallions for garnishing, optional, finely chopped
- fresh chili for garnishing, optional, finely chopped
Instructions
- Chop each chicken wing into 3 pieces by cutting through its 2 joints.
- Gently crush the whole peppercorns with the side of a knife to open them up a bit (but they should be still in the original shape).
- Put oil, ginger and the peppercorns in a wok. Fry over medium high heat until fragrant.
- Place the chicken pieces in. Stir fry until they are slightly brown.
- Add hot water, dark soy sauce and salt. Bring the water to a boil. Then cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 25 minutes or so (Stir once halfway through).
- Garnish with scallions and fresh chili before serving if you wish (optional).
Notes
- Dark soy sauce can be replaced with light soy sauce for a lighter color without much taste difference.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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