Malaysian Chicken Wings Recipes

Steps:

• In a small sauté ; pan over low heat, toast the cumin, fennel seed, coriander seed and chilies, then grind them in a spice (or coffee) grinder.
• In a large bowl, combine the kecap manis, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and food coloring, if using. Add the ground spices, ginger and garlic. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Put the chicken wings in a container large enough to hold the wings and sauce. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat. Place a piece of parchment paper over the wings, then top with a plate to keep them submerged. Refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place a wire rack on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lay the wings, skin side down, on the rack. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Bring the marinade to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Lower the heat and simmer until it reduces by about half into a thick glaze. Strain through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Add half of the aromatics in the sieve back into the glaze and stir. Toss the cooked wings in the glaze.

Steps:

• In a shallow glass bowl combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper and dried basil. Mix together. Add chicken wings, cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir together again the next day.
• Lightly oil grill and preheat to high heat.
• Remove wings from marinade and discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken wings over preheated grill for 8 to 12 minutes each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

Steps:

• In a food processor, grind the lemongrass, shallots, red chillies, garlic, ginger and oil until fine it becomes paste-like.
• Add the tumeric powder, sugar and fish sauce to the paste and combine.
• Place wings in a ziplock bag and add the marinade. Expel the air and tightly seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken well to ensure even coating. Marinate for at least 2 hours but overnight is best.
• Season wings with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake at 425 F for about 20-25 minutes. Finish with a 2-3 minute broil for added color and crispness. May, also, be grilled on the barbeque until golden brown.