Baker Bryan Ford and beverage consultant John deBary discuss all things chicken wings, including their love scale for wings and their go-to sauce. They also share their experience with a delicious braised chicken wing recipe and discuss creating Greek-inspired and Nigerian fusion wing dishes.
The hosts explore different culinary traditions and ingredients through Mama's Braised Chicken Wings, incorporating Greek and South Beach diet influences.
The hosts experiment with unique constraints and fusion elements to put their own spin on Dad's Butter Horns, showcasing their culinary skills and sharing their experiences.
Deep dives
Delicious West African-inspired Jollof Rice and Chicken Wings
The first recipe features a flavorful Jollof Rice cooked in a Dutch oven with a sauce called Obeyata, made from pureed red pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and tomatoes. The rice is cooked in the sauce, resulting in fluffy and perfectly seasoned rice with a delicious crunchy element. The second recipe is for chicken wings, which are braised in a flavorful liquid and then served with the Jollof Rice. The wings are cooked with sugar and various spices for a tasty and tender result. The combination of the Jollof Rice and the chicken wings creates a mouthwatering fusion dish.
Greek-inspired Braised Chicken Wings with a Twist
In this recipe, the chicken wings are braised with fermented vegetables from the olive bar, adding a Greek twist to the dish. The pickled vegetables and olives provide a tangy and flavorful base, while ingredients like harissa, pomegranate molasses, and fish sauce bring out the umami and sweet elements. The wings are fried until brown and puffy and then cooked in a mixture of minced garlic, harissa, olives, peppers, fermented goodies, and preserved lemon peel. The result is a unique and delicious fusion of Greek and Chinese flavors.
Exploring Different Culinary Traditions with Mama's Braised Chicken Wings
In this podcast episode, the hosts choose to cook Mama's Braised Chicken Wings as a way to explore different culinary traditions and ingredients. They are drawn to the recipe because it offers the opportunity to use unique ingredients and create a delicious dish with a personal touch. The hosts discuss the origins of the recipe, which is tied to a family's journey from China to Taiwan to Houston, and how the flavors have evolved along the way. They experiment with different variations of the recipe, incorporating Greek and South Beach diet influences. The hosts share their experiences with the dish, with one opting for pork cheeks to meet dietary restrictions, while another embraces traditional Chinese ingredients. The episode concludes with a delightful discussion about the flavors and textures of the different versions of Mama's Braised Chicken Wings.
Pushing Culinary Boundaries: Dad's Butter Horns with Fusion Twists
In another exciting episode, the hosts embark on a culinary adventure with Dad's Butter Horns, a recipe that holds sentimental value. They each put their own spin on this classic dish by adding unique constraints and fusion elements. One host chooses to handmake the instant potato flakes and adds a touch of luxury to elevate the recipe. Another host fuses the butter horns with Mexican cuisine, creating a fusion blend that promises to tantalize taste buds. And finally, one host takes a trip to Peru-inspired flavors, adding a cultural twist to the traditional recipe. With double taxation constraints, unexpected turns, and budget limitations, the hosts embrace the challenge, showcasing their culinary skills and sharing their experiences as they create their versions of Dad's Butter Horns.
Chris Ying clucks it up with Bryan Ford and John deBary about all things Chicken Wings. The guys break down their scale of love (or meh) for the ever-popular menu offering, and rate their go-to sauce if they were forced to choose only one. They then go through their cooking experience with this episode's delicious braised chicken wing recipe.
Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Bryan Ford and John deBary
Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell
