thai bbq chicken appetizers
3 lbs chicken wing drummettes
marinade:
1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic
roots and lower stems of one bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1 tbsp – shop
for a bunch that still has some roots attached)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp curry powder
1.5 tsp ground dried chilis (cayenne or equivalent)
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp thai fish sauce (filipino or vietnamese is ok, too)
basting liquid:
1/2 cup coconut milk (canned is ok)
garnish:
cilantro sprigs (left over from making marinade)
dipping sauce (see recipe below).
process all marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth. marinate
chicken, refrigerated, overnight. grill over hot coals until done, brushing
frequently with coconut milk. serve garnished with cilantro sprigs,
accompanied by steamed rice and bowls of dipping sauce.
