10-12 wings (about 2 lbs.)
1/3 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. dry sherry
2 slices ginger root
2-3 cloves star anise

Rinse. Dry chicken, cut off small piece. Put all ingredients plus 1/3 cup water in saucepan. Bring to boil, cover, simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook without cover until very little liquid remains.