Braised Chicken Wings with Chestnuts

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   I used fresh chestnuts. I washed the chestnuts, made small cuts in them, blanched them in boiling water for one minute, cooled them in cold water, and then peeled them as shown in the picture.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Prepare chicken wings and chop them into small pieces. You can cut one chicken wing in half.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Blanch in cold water to remove blood and foam.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Then remove and drain for later use.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan over low heat and add chicken wings. Slowly fry the chicken wings to render out the fat and until they are golden brown on the surface, which also helps them absorb the flavors.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   At this point, add the rock sugar, ginger, and garlic. Simmer the rock sugar over low heat until it melts into a caramel color.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Stir-fry the chicken wings until evenly coated with caramelized sugar.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add cooking wine to remove fishy smell and enhance aroma.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add an appropriate amount of tomato sauce (add according to the amount in the recipe).

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add light and dark soy sauce (according to the amounts in the recipe).

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    After stir-frying until evenly colored, add chestnuts.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Stir-fry evenly until it reaches the state shown in the picture.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add boiling water to cover the chicken wings, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 15 minutes (remember to add salt halfway through).

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    When the time is up, reduce the sauce over high heat.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    A feast for the eyes, nose, and palate! Braised chicken wings with chestnuts are ready!