When I was growing up, my brothers and I call these “Mom’s chicken wings” because we ... which then became flavoured with the soy-sauce coating, so we enjoyed eating that, too.
Set seared chicken legs aside, skin-side up, on a plate. As soon as the chicken is done searing, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay ...
Use light soy sauce to flavour dishes without darkening them - when stir-frying vegetables or chicken, for instance. Use dark soy sauce to give colour to noodle dishes; its sweetness also makes it ...