Japanese Mum's Chicken

makes 4 servings

What you need: 

8           chicken drumsticks, skin on
            (the skin is important for flavor, and is so tasty to eat!)
1           cup water
1/2        cup balsamic vinegar
1/3        cup soy sauce
2 1/2     tablespoons sugar
1            garlic clove, peeled and bruised
1            small hot chili pepper, slit open, seeds removed


Directions:


1     Place all the ingredients in a saucepan over a high heat.

2     Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes.

3     Remove any scum that rises to the surface.

4     Increase the heat, turning the drumsticks frequently in the liquid, and 
        cook until the liquid has reduced to a sticky glaze.

5     Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, remove the garlic clove and 
       chili from the liquid, and spoon the glaze over.

NOTE It's a glaze rather than a sauce, so there's not a whole lot of it.