Chefs Night Out: Drinking Cobra Sake & Eating the Best Vietnamese Food in NYC

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor while being lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor with a tropical note.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a different citrus flavor.

Marinate chicken wings in fish sauce, minced garlic, sugar, black pepper, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the marinated chicken wings in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch.

Remove wings and drain on paper towels.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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