Three Cup Chicken Recipe (三杯鸡)

chicken drumsticks

baking soda (to tenderize the chicken, optional)

  tablespoons dark sesame oil or toasted sesame oil

- inch piece old ginger (peeled and cut into thin pieces)

garlic (peeled)

soy sauce

dark sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)

Shaoxing wine

big bunch Thai basil leaves