Thai BBQ Chicken Appertisers

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken wing drumsticks
Marinade:
1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic roots
lower stems of one bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1 tbsp - shop for a bunch that still has some roots attached) 
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp curry powder 
1.5 tsp ground dried chillis (cayenne or equivalent)
1 tbsp sugar 
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp thai fish sauce (filipino or vietnamese is ok, too)
Basting liquid:
1/2 cup coconut milk (canned is ok)
Garnish: 
Cilantro sprigs (left over from making marinade)

Instructions

Process all marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth. Marinate chicken, refrigerated, overnight. Grill over hot coals until done, brushing frequently with coconut milk. Serve garnished with cilantro sprigs, accompanied by steamed rice and bowls of dipping sauce.