Kung Pao Chicken Wings

(Bernard McWilliams)

Chef Dale Talde coats chicken wings in a rich flour batter before, deep frying and tossing with a sweet and spicy kung pao- inspired sauce, topped with chopped peanuts, cilantro, scallions and served with a buttermilk ranch sauce.

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Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon annatto seed

1 Each star anise

1 tablespoon schezuan peppercorn

2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup rice wine

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup and 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce

1/4 cup and 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce

1/4 cup and 2 Tablespoons chili bean sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/4 cup and 2 Tablespoons schezuan oil (recipe above)

2 cup rice flour

1 cup water

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 Packet of ranch powder

Vegetable oil for frying

Chopped peanuts

Chopped cilantro

Sliced scallions

Preparation:

Bring everything up in cold oil. Steep for at least 30 minutes.

Strain and Reserve.

Preheat oil to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix rice flour and water until smooth. Rinse and dry chicken wings.

Dredge wings in wing batter and fry until golden brown.

Drain excess oil off wings then toss in kung pao sauce.

Garnish with chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro and sliced scallions. Serve with buttermilk ranch.