Recipe - Grilled Feta And Peppers On Puree Of White Beans

20 Chicken wings; cut at the
joint (save wing tips for
stock or discard them)
One fourth cup Freshly cracked white pepper
2 tablespoon Salt
One half cup Soy sauce
One fourth cup Lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoon Minced ginger
2 teaspoon Minced garlic
2 tablespoon Minced fresh red or green
chile pepper of your choice
1 tablespoon Sugar
2 tablespoon Chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoon Chopped fresh cilantro

Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer

From "Big Flavors of the Hot Sun" by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby
Photography by Steven Rothfeld William Morrow and Co., 485 pages, $27.50
ISBN 0688118429

I like to grill chicken wings for three reasons. First, they are easy and
fast; second, they have an almost limitless versatility as to the flavors
you can combine with them; and third, you have to pick them up with your
hands to eat them. That kind of sets the mood for the rest of the meal,
letting folks know right up front that they can relax.

In this dish the wings are coated with white pepper preferably freshly
cracked, but if not you'll still be all right and everything else is
added after the wings are cooked. It's sort of like postmarinating,
applying the flavors after cooking instead of before in order to preserve
their individual dimensions. As you take your first bite, see how many
different, clearly defined tastes you get.

1. Sprinkle the wings with pepper and salt. Grill over a mediumhot fire
until they are well browned, 5 to 7 minutes, turning a couple of times.

2. Take the largest wing off the fire and check for doneness by eating it.

3. Remove the wings from the grill and place in a large bowl.

4. Add all the remaining ingredients, toss well, and serve. Serving
Suggestions: Try these with Watercress and Crab Salad with Mangoes and Fish
Sauce, and Savory Watermelon and Pineapple Salad. (Included in Book).
RMeacham@pseg.com

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