Claypot chicken wing noodles, or "wong zai chai," is a beloved Hong Kong street food known for its savory broth, tender chicken wings, and chewy noodles. Here’s a basic recipe to recreate this comforting dish at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken wings, chopped into pieces
- 100g dried noodles (e.g. wonton noodles)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp starch mixed with water
- Optional: wood ear mushrooms, fish balls, chili oil
Steps:
1. Prepare the broth: In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir in wood ear mushrooms and fish balls if using, and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Cook the noodles: Boil dried noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. Cook the chicken wings: Pan-fry chicken wings until golden, then add them to the broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
4. Thicken the sauce: Pour the starch-water mixture into the broth, stirring until slightly thickened.
5. Assemble: Place noodles in a claypot, top with chicken wings and broth. Drizzle with chili oil, garnish with scallions, and serve hot.
This versatile dish can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy the rich, umami flavors in just 20 minutes!
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