The fermented tofu chicken wings belong to the Cantonese cuisine and are a traditional Han dish in Guangdong Province. The savory fermented tofu combined with collagen-rich chicken wings creates a unique cooking method, resulting in a tender and delicious dish that is particularly tempting.
How to Make Fermented Tofu Chicken Wings
Ingredients Preparation
2 chicken wings, 1 piece of fermented tofu, a small amount of sugar, 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce.
Method and Steps
1. Wash the chicken wings and drain them thoroughly.
2. Crush the fermented tofu with a spoon, add sugar and light soy sauce, then stir into a sauce.
3. Marinate the chicken wings in the sauce for 20 minutes.
4. Heat a pan with oil, once hot, fry the chicken wings until golden brown on both sides. Add ginger juice, 2 tablespoons of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Tips
Light soy sauce is mainly used for coloring; choose one that is not too salty since the fermented tofu is already quite salty.
Home-style Recipe for Fermented Tofu Chicken Wings
Ingredients Preparation
8 chicken wings, 2 pieces of rose-flavored fermented tofu, 1 tablespoon of fermented tofu juice, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, an appropriate amount of chopped green onions, ginger, and garlic.
Method and Steps
1. Clean the chicken wings and make a small incision on the inside to help absorb the flavors better.
2. Crush the fermented tofu and place it in a bowl with other seasonings.
3. Mix the chicken wings with the sauce to ensure each wing is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
4. Chop green onions, ginger, and garlic. Heat oil in a pan over low heat and sauté until fragrant. Add the marinated chicken wings and fry until golden brown.
5. Pour in the remaining sauce and a little boiling water, then cook over medium heat.
6. Cook until the sauce thickens.
How to Select Fresh Chicken Wings
1. Fresh chicken wings have a bright white or beige skin with a lustrous appearance, no remaining feathers or feather roots, firm flesh, and a distinctive fresh chicken aroma.
2. Choose reputable supermarkets and stores, and opt for packaged chicken wings for traceability.
3. In hot summer, improperly refrigerated chicken wings can easily spoil. Spoiled chicken wings emit a foul odor, and the meat color becomes pale, almost white.
4. When buying chicken wings and feet, pay attention to their color. Normally, they should have a natural pale yellow hue. If they appear overly whitish, there may be a problem.