Fried Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings

炸鸡翅膀

Fermented bean curd is a type of preserved tofu. There are 2 types - white and red. This recipe uses the red fermented bean curd which makes the chicken wings very aromatic and fragrant. And crispy too!

Recipe credit: Fried Red Bean Curd Chicken Wing (Nam Yue Chicken Wing) - MyKitchen101en.com

Ingredients

8 chicken wings

1 tablespoon rice flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Marinade:

30g red fermented bean curd (2 pieces including some liquid)

1 clove garlic (grated)

1 shallot (grated)

1 medium egg or 1/2 large egg

1/4 tsp sesame oil

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 tsp salt

Method:

1. Wash and clean the chicken wings, then dab dry with kitchen towels. Pierce the chicken wings with a sharp knife.

2. Prepare marinade and add them to the chicken wings. Ensure the wings are well coated with the marinade. Set aside for at least half hour - the longer you marinade, the better the taste.

3. Heat up cooking oil in wok under medium-low heat.

4. Mix the rice flour and cornstarch, then add them to the marinated chicken wings. 

5. When the oil temperature has reached approximately 160 deg celcius, put in the chicken wings and fry until light golden colour. Turn up the heat to medium-high and continue to fry the wings until golden in colour, about 30 seconds. Transfer the fried chicken wings to a wire rack to drain excess oil. Note: fry the chicken wings in batches.

6. Serve the fried chicken wings hot.