Swiss-sauce chicken wings 瑞士鸡翼
Swiss-sauce chicken wings is featured among the local specialties of Hong Kong.
Chicken wings are coated in a sweet soy-based sauce. Add a small portion to a noodle meal.
How it is made
Chicken wings are cooked in a sweet soy-based sauce until the skin is glossy and the meat takes on the seasoning. The sauce may be reduced or used as a braising liquid.
Flavour & texture
The wings are tender and savory-sweet, with a smooth skin rather than a crisp fried coating. The name does not indicate a Swiss national recipe.
Local roots & traditions
Swiss-sauce wings belong to Hong Kong cafe and local Western-style restaurant menus.
How to order Swiss-sauce chicken wings
Ask about portion size and order them beside a plain noodle or rice dish.
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Chicken is gently cooked in a seasoned soy-based liquid, then rested and chopped for serving. The cooking liquid may include sugar, spices and other aromatics according to the shop. The skin is glossy and savory-sweet, while the meat remains tender and moist without a roast crust.
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An egg-based batter is poured into a hinged mold with rounded pockets and cooked into a connected sheet. Airing the finished waffle briefly helps the outer surface crisp. The bubbles have crisp edges and soft, lightly eggy centers, with a gentle sweetness that can be obscured by heavy toppings.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 瑞士鸡翼 for Swiss-sauce chicken wings. Ask about portion size and order them beside a plain noodle or rice dish.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.