1/ 2      cup   sugar
1/8       teaspoon   crushed red pepper
1/2       cup   water
1/2       cup   soy sauce
1/4       cup   pineapple juice
   2        tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1        teaspoon    grated fresh ginger
1/2        teaspoon   garlic powder
2 to 3     pounds   chicken wings, cut at the joints, tips discarded

     Combine sugar, pepper, water, soy sauce, pineapple juice, oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir until sugar
is dissolved. Pour over chicken wings in bowl small enough so that all are covered. Cover and refrigerate.
Marinate at least one full day ( two is preferable), stirring occasionally.
     Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lift wings from marinade and place on cookie sheet. Bake 40 min., or until tender, basting twice with remaining marinade. Can be eaten hot or cold. Makes hors d'oeuvres for 6 to 8 people.