Yield: 12 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation   Meal Type: Appetizer   Preparation Method: Simmer, Deep Fry   Product Type: Wings

Ingredients

6 Ounces seracha sauce, (OR substitute Tabasco sauce)

1 Ounce sesame oil

1 Cup fresh garlic, peeled and cut into slivers

1 Cup fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers

1 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine

10 Pounds TURKEY WINGS

2 Teaspoons smoke essence

To taste salt and pepper

As needed sesame seeds, toasted

As needed pickled ginger

As needed wasabi

6 Large limes

Sauce

Mix together the seracha or Tabasco sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and cilantro. Reserve.

Wings

Cut off wing tips. (Reserve for turkey stock or soups.) Cut remaining wings into 2 pieces at each joint. In a stock pot, stir smoke essence, salt and pepper into water. Add turkey wings and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and pat dry with a clean paper towel. Heat oil to 350-375 degrees F. Deep fry wings until they reach a golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place wings in bowl, add reserved hot sauce and toss gently until wings are completely coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Service

Serve on oval platter with pickled ginger and wasabi. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the platter and garnish with a twist of lime.

Recipe Source: Recipe by Chef Terence Hudson of A. J's. Fine Foods in Scottsdale, AZ