Thai bbq chicken appetizers
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 lb Chicken wing drummettes ----------------------------------MARINADE----------------------------------
- 1/4 c Coarsely chopped garlic -- (cayenne or equivalent)
- 1 bn Cilantro 1 tb Sugar - chop roots & lower stems
- 1/4 ts Salt - reserve leaves for garnish 3 tb Thai fish sauce
- 1 ts Ground turmeric -- (filipino or
- 1 ts Curry powder -- vietnamese is ok too)
- 1 1/2 ts Ground dried chilis -------------------------------BASTING LIQUID-------------------------------
- 1/2 c Coconut milk (canned is ok) -------------------------------DIPPING SAUCE-------------------------------
- 1/2 ts Dried chili flakes 1/4 ts Salt -OR- cayenne 1/2 c Chinese red rice vinegar
- 2 Garlic cloves 1 Green onion; thinly sliced -- coarsely chopped 1 tb Coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1 tb Brown sugar -- (leaves)
Instructions:
Preparation: ============ Process all marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth. Marinate chicken refrigerated overnight. Grill over hot coals until done brushing frequently with coconut milk. Serve garnished with cilantro sprigs accompanied by steamed rice and bowls of dipping sauce. DIPPING SAUCE: ============= Pound first 4 ingredients to a paste with mortar and pestle then dissolve in vinegar. Alternatively put it all in a blender and blend until smooth. Float the green onions and cilantro on top. From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)
