Trini Tamarind Wings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cajun spice 
• 4 pounds chicken wings 
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup thyme leaves fresh
• 1.5 tablespoons garam masala 
• 0.3 cup garlic 
• 1 clove garlic 
• 2 tablespoons garlic pureed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
• 35 servings veggies for serving
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons paprika 
• 2 tablespoons secret special 4 pepper blend your favorite
• 35 servings pepper flakes red
• 3 tablespoons salt 
• 0.5 cup scallions chopped
• 1 cup sugar 
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• 2 cups tamarind pulp 
• 35 servings vegetable oil for frying
• 0.5 cup vinegar 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• food processor
• pot
• wok

Directions

1. For the marinade: Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken wings, together in a food processor, and then add to the chicken wings. Marinate the wings for 24 hours.
2. Mix all the ingredients into a medium-thick sauce. Refrigerate for 1 day to allow all the flavors to meld.
3. For the lava sauce: In a small pot, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic until golden; remove and cool.
4. Add all the other ingredients, combine completely, and refrigerate.
5. Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F.
6. Add the chicken wings to the oil and deep fry until they are crispy and golden, about 15 minutes.
7. Remove from the oil and drain.
8. Transfer the wings to a hot wok and douse with Trini Tamarind Sauce.
9. Saute the wings for 1 minute in the sauce, remove, and serve with your choice of veggies or sides.
10. Drizzle with Lava Sauce for an extra punch of spicy goodness.