Baak Wan literally means "white cloud". I tried looking up the history/story behind it, but I wasn't able to find anything. To be honest, the version I'm more familiar with is actually made with chicken feet. But I think chicken feet is one of those things that you have to acquire a taste for. Otherwise, um, I think most people are kind of scared of it. (I, on the other hand, love it.)
This is a super easy recipe, I'd recommend only using chicken wings and chicken feet only. Parts with very little fat, collagen/skin, would become rubbery and bland. In another word, chicken breast is out.
Ingredients:
- Dozen chicken wings
- Optional: 1 Thai/ Bird's Eye chili, sliced (deseed and devein if you don't want it too spicy)
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of vinegar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 tsp of salt (adjust according to personal taste)
Directions:
- Wash chicken wings and boil in water for 10-15 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Rinse chicken wings with cool boiled water and rid of excess fat. Drain and let chill completely.
- In a separate pot, bring water and vinegar to a boil. Add sugar and salt till dissolved. Remove from heat and let chill completely. This should take about 30-45 minutes.
- Add chicken wings and marinade to a ziplock bag, add chili if using, chill overnight for at least 8-10 hours. (Only add wings to marinade when both are cool off completely.)
- Serve wings with sesame seeds.
Optional:
Double the marinade and marinade julienne carrot and daikon separately for a refreshing summer pickle.
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| Baak Wan Chicken Wings. Taken with my new camera!!!!!!! |
