Asian chicken wings are a hit at Potawatomi Bingo Casino
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Jean M., Milwaukee, requested the recipe for Korean Sauce Chicken Wings served at The Buffet at Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
She wrote: “My parents and I love the buffet at Potawatomi because all the food is delicious. But the Korean chicken wings are a star at the Asian Station at the buffet.
Peter Kandziora, head chef at The Buffet, said although the Korean-style wings are no longer being served, he is happy to share a similar recipe that is also very popular called Asian Chicken Wings.
Potawatomi Buffet Asian Chicken Wings
Recipe tested by Joanne Kempinger Demski
Makes 12 wings
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons sambal oleck (Asian chili paste, available at Asian markets and some grocery stores)
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 8 teaspoons (about) warm water
- 1 dozen uncut chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onion, sliced on the bias
For sauce: Place soy sauce, water, sugar, sambal oleck, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a small pot over medium heat and slowly bring to a boil. Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.
Make a slurry by combining cornstarch and water, adding water gradually, with a whisk. (You may not need to use all of the water). The sauce should lightly coat the back of a spoon when dipped in. Remove from heat when done but keep warm.
Bake, grill or fry the chicken wings to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees
To serve: Toss the cooked chicken wings with the sauce and place on a serving platter. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
To request a recipe, write “You Asked for It,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Box 371, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0371 or email jdemski@journalsentinel.com. Requests must include complete restaurant name, address and phone number (only businesses still in operation will be considered), as well as your name, address and phone number. (Names and addresses will be withheld upon request.) Column compiled by Joanne Kempinger Demski.