Trini Tamarind Wings Recipe

Name: Trini Tamarind Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh thyme leaves; 1/3 cup cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup vinegar; 4 pounds chicken wings; 2 cups tamarind pulp, see Cook's Note; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons pureed garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Habanero pepper, or red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons Secret Special 4 pepper blend, or your favorite; Canola or vegetable oil, for frying; Veggies or sides, for serving

Servings: persons

1/3 cup fresh thyme leaves
1/3 cup cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup vinegar
4 pounds chicken wings
2 cups tamarind pulp, see Cook's Note
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons pureed garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Habanero pepper, or red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons Secret Special 4 pepper blend, or your favorite
Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Veggies or sides, for serving

1
For the marinade: Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken wings, together in a food processor, and then add to the chicken wings.
2
Marinate the wings for 24 hours.
3
For the tamarind sauce: Mix all the ingredients into a medium-thick sauce.
4
Refrigerate for 1 day to allow all the flavors to meld.
5
For the lava sauce: In a small pot, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic until golden; remove and cool.
6
Add all the other ingredients, combine completely, and refrigerate.
7
Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F.
8
Add the chicken wings to the oil and deep fry until they are crispy and golden, about 15 minutes.
9
Remove from the oil and drain.
10
Transfer the wings to a hot wok and douse with Trini Tamarind Sauce.
11
Saute the wings for 1 minute in the sauce, remove, and serve with your choice of veggies or sides.
12
Drizzle with Lava Sauce for an extra punch of spicy goodness.
13
Cook's Note: For tamarind pulp, soak 1 pound peeled tamarind fruit in 1 1/2cups warm water, then sieve to extract seeds and seed coverings.

1413

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

146

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup fresh thyme leaves, 1/3 cup cloves garlic, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Trini Tamarind Wings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Trini Tamarind Wings

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