FAMILY KITCHEN: Fried Chicken Wings with Fish Sauce

The dish of fried chicken wings with fish sauce has long been a “star” on many Vietnamese family dining tables.

With tender, juicy chicken soaked in a harmonious sweet and salty fish sauce, this dish is not only easy to make but also incredibly rice-consuming.

Today, let’s explore the secrets to making perfectly seasoned, irresistibly delicious fried chicken wings with fish sauce with Hòa Hiệp!

Prepare the Ingredients

To make the fried chicken wings with fish sauce, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
• Chicken wings: 500g
• Hòa Hiệp fish sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Garlic: 3-4 cloves
• Chili: 1-2 pieces (depending on your spice preference)
• Shallot: 1 small bulb (optional)
• Fried flour/All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons (to coat the chicken)
• Cooking oil: For deep frying
• Ground pepper: A little
• Common seasonings: MSG (optional)

Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps to make delicious fried chicken wings with fish sauce:

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Wings
• Clean the chicken wings with diluted salt water or crushed ginger to eliminate odors.
• Use a knife to make 2-3 shallow cuts on the chicken wings for better seasoning absorption.
• Let them drain completely or use paper towels to dry.
• Marinate the chicken with a little ground pepper and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate (optional). Let it sit for about 15 minutes.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken Wings
• Roll each piece of chicken wing in a layer of crispy flour or a thin layer of wheat flour. Shake gently to remove excess flour.
• Place a pan on the stove, adding enough cooking oil to submerge the chicken wings. Heat the oil over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot (you can test by dipping the end of a chopstick in and seeing bubbles), drop each piece of chicken wing in to fry.
• Fry until golden brown on all sides, then remove and let drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Make the Fish Sauce Dip
• Mince shallots, garlic, and chili.
• Mix the fish sauce according to the ratio: 3 tablespoons of Hòa Hiệp fish sauce + 2 tablespoons of sugar + 1 tablespoon of water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
• Tip: You can add 1/2 teaspoon of…

Enjoy the results right away!

Fried chicken wings in fish sauce are best enjoyed hot, accompanied by white rice or sticky rice.

The chicken meat blends perfectly with the sweet and salty flavor of the fish sauce, infused with the aroma of garlic and chili, which will surely impress your family.
Wishing you success with the fried chicken wings in fish sauce using Hòa Hiệp’s recipe!
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