Satay Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• •1½ kg chicken wings
• •6 shallots
• •3 cloves garlic
• •2 red chilies
• •1 dried chilies
• •1 lemongrass stalk
• •3 ginger
• •1 tsp coriander powder
• •1 teaspoon cumin powder
• •1 teaspoon aniseed powder
• •2 teaspoons turmeric
• •white pepper
• •salt
• •1 teaspoon sugar
• •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •water
• •2 tablespoons tamarind juice
• •2 tablespoons roasted peanuts

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1In a food processor, blend shallots, garlic cloves, red chilies, dry chilies, lemongrass, and ginger/galangal until they become a paste.
2. 2Clean the chicken wings and dry them with kitchen towels.
3. 3In a big mixing bowl, put in the spice paste.
4. 4Mix with coriander powder, cumin powder, aniseed powder, turmeric, white pepper, salt, oil and sugar.
5. 5Keep some marinate aside in a small bowl, about 3-4 tbsp.
6. 6Put in all chicken wings in the big bowl.
7. 7Mix well. Make sure the chicken wings are well coated with the paste.
8. 8Cover with cling film.
9. 9Marinate overnight.
10. 10To prepare a quick peanut sauce, heat a pan with oil.
11. 11Put in the spice paste.
12. 12Cook on low heat until fragrant and the oil starts to seep out.
13. 13Add in tamarind juice.
14. 14Stir.
15. 15Add in sugar and salt. Adjust the seasoning accordingly.
16. 16Add in some water to dilute the paste as it gets thicken.
17. 17Then, add in the toasted ground peanuts and mix well. If the sauce gets too thick, thin it down with some water and adjust the seasoning if needed.
18. 18Heat up the grill.
19. 19Cook the marinated chicken wings for about 10-15 minutes on each side.
20. 20Brush the peanut sauce on top before serving.