DRUMSTICK CANAPES


3 pounds small chicken wings (about 15)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce

Cut wings in half at joint. Discard tips. Place on broiler rack and bake at 400F
for 15 minutes. Turn and bake additional 15 minutes. Mix the sugar, cornstarch,
salt and ginger. Add liquids. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until
mixture thickens. Boil 2 minutes. Brush over wings. Continue baking at 400F for
about 35 minutes. During baking, brush soy mixture on wings frequently. Serve in
chafing dish.