「Cola Chicken Wings」

Ingredients and amounts

• 10-12 chicken wings
• 500ml cola
• 10g sugar
• 15g light soy sauce
• 3g dark soy sauce
• 2g salt
• 2 slices ginger
• 20ml cooking wine
• 1 scallion knot

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place chicken wings in a pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 slice ginger and 10-20ml cooking wine. Bring to a boil over high heat (about 2 minutes). Skim off foam and drain.

2. 2

   Step 2

   For fresh chicken wings, skip blanching and proceed to marinate directly.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Drain the chicken wings. Make 2 slits on each side. Marinate with about 10g light soy sauce for 10 minutes (enough to coat the surface).

4. 4

   Step 4

   Over low heat, heat oil in the pan. Fry the remaining ginger slices until fragrant. Add the marinated chicken wings. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Stir with a spatula 4-5 times to prevent sticking.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Once golden, pour in cola to cover the wings. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any dark foam. Add the scallion knot.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Season with 2g salt, 10g sugar, and 3g light soy sauce. Add 3g dark soy sauce for color if desired.

7. 7

   Step 7

   When the scallion knot turns yellow, remove it and the ginger slices. Reduce to medium heat and continue simmering.

8. 8

   Step 8

   When the cola reduces to a syrupy consistency, reduce to low heat and coat the wings evenly. Remove from heat, plate, and serve.