Instructions
Toss wings, 2 tbsp. each mirin and sake, the sesame oil, granulated sugar, salt, garlic, and ginger in a bowl; cover and chill 4 hours.
Combine remaining mirin and sake, the soy sauce, and turbinado sugar in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced by half, about 1 hour. Transfer sauce to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap; keep warm. Heat 2″ canola oil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium until a deep-fry thermometer reads 320°. Toss wings with potato starch, shaking off excess; working in batches, fry wings until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer wings to paper towels to drain. Toss wings with reserved sauce; transfer to a platter and sprinkle with sansho. Serve with lemon wedges.
source: saveur.com
Ingredients
- 4 lb. chicken wings, separated at the joint, wing tips removed
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. mirin
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. sake
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. kosher salt
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (6″) piece ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1⁄2 cup turbinado sugar
- Canola oil, for frying
- 3⁄4 cup potato starch
- Ground sansho, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
serves 4-6
