Quail, a delectable game bird, offers a unique culinary experience with its succulent meat and distinctive flavor. Originating from various regions around the world, quail has been a part of traditional cuisines for centuries. When combined with the vibrant and aromatic spices of India, quail transforms into an extraordinary dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This article will take you on a culinary journey, exploring the best recipes and techniques for cooking quail with Indian spices, ensuring a flavorful and memorable dining experience.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
QUAIL WITH INDIAN SPICES
This is from Charmaine Solomon's Encyclopedia of Asian Food, one of my most used cookbooks. The toasted rice gives a lovely crisp finish and the marinade is delicious.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Quail
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Using scissors or poultry shears, split the quail down the backbone and open out flat-I like to remove the backbone, and pull the tiny breast bones out (it's easy).
- Rinse and clean the cavity, and if the birds have been frozen, dry well with paper towel.
- Crush the garlic with the salt until very smooth, then mix in the remaining ingredients.
- Rub the mixture well into the quail, then cover and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight if time permits.
- Remove from the marinade, reserving it.
- Preheat a grill or broiler and cook, turning and brushing the quail at least twice with any remaining marinade.
- It the marinade is too thick to brush on, dilute it with a tablespoon each of oil and water.
- Cook until the quail are brown and crisp and done to your liking. I cooked our to medium and it took about 10 minutes.
- *Toast the rice in a dry pan, then grind with a mortar and pestle, the ground rice helps give the quail their nice crunchy coating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 1298.7, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 44.6
SAVORY QUAIL TAGINE
Quail cooked in savory spices with vegetables in a tagine for a change from the usual. If you do not own a tagine, a Dutch oven will work perfectly well.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Everyday Cooking
Time 1h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rub the ras el hanout onto the entire surface of the quail including beneath the wings and legs. Use all the seasoning. Allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the middle rack(s) and place the lower rack on its lowest position.
- Place a diffuser over stove burner so base of tagine is not in direct contact with it. Place the tagine base on the diffuser and heat over medium heat; add the oil. When oil is hot, add the carrots and leeks. Saute until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes. Separate the leeks into single rounds using a wooden spoon. Push the vegetables to the sides of the tagine and add the quail and garlic. Cook the quail on all sides until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. You may need to add a bit of oil occasionally, depending on the bird's fat content. Remove tagine from heat.
- Arrange apricots, potatoes, and tomatoes around the edges, leaving the quail uncovered. Sprinkle all ingredients with the loomi aswad.
- Cover the tagine place in preheated oven. Roast until the internal temperature of the quail has reached 150 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Uncover the tagine and, if desired, brown quail under the broiler 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh coriander before serving. Serve with ice cold milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 30.2 g
SPICE-RUBBED QUAIL
Steps:
- Marinate quail:
- Wash quail and pat dry. Stir together salt, black pepper, cayenne, and allspice and rub all over quail. Arrange quail in 1 layer in a baking pan and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Make sauce:
- Simmer broth, lime juice, molasses, and scallion in a small heavy saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until incorporated. Season sauce with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Broil quail:
- Arrange oven rack so that top of quail (on top of broiler pan) will be 2 inches from heat, then preheat broiler.
- Lightly oil broiler pan and heat under broiler until hot. Brush quail (on both sides) with olive oil and broil 2 inches from heat, turning once, until just cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes total.
- Serve quail drizzled with sauce.
SPICY HONEY AND GARLIC QUAIL
Make and share this Spicy Honey and Garlic Quail recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Quail
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Note: I make it this way for my family which still has a nice kick, if it is for a party or just me I use 1/4 cup sambal oelek as I like it really spicy so adjust amount for heat.
- Cut quail in half length ways. Combine all marinade ingredients in a storage container or large bowl marinate several hours or over night.
- Preheat oven to 190°C place quail on wire rack over baking dish, reserve marinade,.
- cook quail for approximately 25 minutes or until browned and crisp and cooked through, brush with marinade a couple of times during cooking.
- Can be made as a starter for 4 or a main course for 2. You can also double ingredients for 4, as a main.
- Serve over deep fried vermicelli noodles with stir fried vegetables.
- This is also a good marinade for chicken wings or drumsticks.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before starting to cook, make sure all the ingredients are measured, prepped, and organized. This will help you stay organized and save time during the cooking process.
- Choose fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, use organic produce and free-range meat.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the quail, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the quail from cooking evenly and will result in steamed quail instead of seared quail.
- Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the quail is cooked properly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the quail. The internal temperature of the quail should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the quail rest before slicing: After cooking the quail, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the quail, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Quail with Indian spices is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its tender meat and aromatic spices, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful dish, give quail with Indian spices a try!
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