Chicken wings are a perennial favorite with young and old. This dish can be eaten as a starter or as part of a main meal served with rice.

Ingredients : Serves 4-6

Preparation:

• To prepare the Marinade, cut off the thick bottom one-third of the lemon grass stalk and discard the rest. Remove the dried outer layers of the stalk.

• Grind the lemon grass, shallots, chilies, garlic and galangal in a blender or food processor until fine, adding some oil to keep the paste moist.

• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the rest of the ingredients.

• Add the chicken wings the Marinade, mixing well with your hand to ensure the wings are evenly coated.

• Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or refrigerate overnight if preferred.

• Brush the grilling pan of a broiler, toaster oven or table-top grill with oil.

• Grill the chicken wings over moderate heat for about 10 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp. Brush with oil when necessary.

• When the wings are cooked, drain the excess oil on paper towels and serve warm.