Name: Lemongrass and Galangal Qingdao Beer Braised Chicken Wings
Total time: 62 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Shandong Chinese
Ingredients: 500g chicken wings; 300ml beer; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 star anise; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp lemongrass, minced; 1 tbsp galangal, minced

Method

Before browning chicken, blend lemongrass and galangal into the marinade.
In a pot, heat oil, add chicken wings, and brown on all sides.
Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and star anise, and stir to combine.
Pour in beer, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 40 minutes.
Uncover, increase heat, and simmer until the sauce thickens, then serve with green onions on top.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.