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National Turkey Federation

Yield: 12

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation

Meal Type: Appetizer

Occasion: Superbowl, Halloween, Fourth of July

Preparation Method: Deep Fry, Simmer

Product Type: Wings

Hot Sauce
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

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

Wings
10 Pounds TURKEY WINGS
2 Teaspoons smoke essence
To taste salt and pepper
As needed sesame seeds, toasted

  1. Cut off wing tips. (Reserve for turkey stock or soups.) Cut remaining wings into 2 pieces at each joint.

  2. 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.

  3. Drain and pat dry with a clean paper towel.

  4. Heat oil to 350-375 degrees F. Deep fry wings until they reach a golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.

  5. Place wings in bowl, add reserved hot sauce and toss gently until wings are completely coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Service As needed pickled ginger
As needed wasabi
6 Large limes

  1. Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi.

  2. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the platter and garnish with lime wedges or twists.

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

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