Hot Sauce: 3 oz. Tabasco sauce 1 Tbsp. sesame oil 1/2 c. fresh garlic, peeled and cut into slivers 1/2 c. fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped fine
Turkey Wings: 5 lb. turkey wings 1 tsp. smoke essence salt and black pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
Serving: 2 large limes pickled ginger and wasabi for garnish
What to do:
1. For hot sauce: Mix together Tabasco sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and cilantro. Cover and reserve. 2. For turkey wings: Cut off wing tips. (Reserve for turkey stock or soups.) Cut remaining wings into 2 pieces at each joint. 3. In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, stir smoke essence, salt and pepper into water. Add turkey wings and cold water to cover. Over high heat, bring wings to a boil, immediately reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 min. or until tender. 4. Drain and pat dry with a clean paper towels. Pat wings well to remove all moisture. 5. Heat oil to 350-375° F. Deep fry wings until they reach a golden brown, about 6 to 8 min. 6. Transfer wings in bowl, add reserved hot sauce and toss gently until wings are completely coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. 7. To serve: Squeeze 1 lime and cut remaining lime into wedges. Pour lime juice over the wings and garnish with lime wedges. 8. Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi.