ASIAN BEER WINGS

WHAT YOU NEED
1 12-ounce bottle + 1 cup dark, flavorful beer such as Oatmeal Stout or Chocolate Maple Porter
3 lbs wings
1/2 cup Asian fish sauce
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
3 dried chili peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped mint

WHAT YOU DO
Rinse chicken under cold running water and blot with paper towels to dry. With a sharp knife remove the tips off the wings and discard. Then cut again again through the joint.
Marinate wings in beer in a non-reactive container in the refrigerator at least 5 hours and up to overnight.
Drain the wings and blot with paper towels to dry.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, cook the chicken wings (in batches), turning once, until golden, about 8 minutes. Remove from pan.
Add the ginger, chiles, and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return wings to the pan in a single layer.
In a small bowl whisk the fish sauce, beer, and sugar. Pour over wings and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Uncover and cook over medium-high heat, tossing wings occasionally, until the sauce has reduced to a thick glaze, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the chicken wings to a platter and scatter the scallions and herbs on top. Enjoy.