La Zi Ji Wings
Chinese Chinese - Sichuan and Regional

La Zi Ji Wings

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 600g chicken wings, halved
  • • 40g dried chilies, snipped
  • • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 300ml peanut oil for frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Coat the wings in the wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and cornflour and rest for 20 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Fry the wings until deeply golden and crisp, then drain.

3
Phase 3

Toast the chilies and peppercorns in a little oil.

4
Phase 4

Stir-fry the garlic with the wings and remaining soy sauce.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle the sesame oil, toss, and serve.