BRAISED QUAIL AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS WITH SOFT POLENTA
Steps:
- MAKE THE POLENTA You can either follow the instructions on the package or use these instructions: In a deep, heavy pan, bring the water, lightly salted, to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Beating continually with a whisk, add the polenta slowly and gradually. Stir constantly as you cook the polenta until it reaches the consistency of a creamy porridge, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt to taste and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, then cover and set the polenta aside in a warm place until you are ready to serve. MAKE THE QUAIL Preheat the oven to 400F. Season the quail inside and out with salt and pepper, and place a bay leaf inside each one. Wrap each quail in a slice of pancetta, securing it with a toothpick. In a wide, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Cook the quail until they are lightly browned with crisp skin, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle the wine over the quail. When the wine has evaporated, add the chicken stock and the shallots. Cover the pan with foil or an ovenproof lid and place it in the preheated oven. After 5 minutes, uncover, then cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Remove the quail and set them aside in a warm place. Skim the fat from the pan, then let the remaining juices simmer over low heat until they are reduced by half and the shallots are brown and burnished, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. To serve, divide the polenta among 4 wide soup bowls. Place a quail on top of each bed of polenta and spoon the shallots and sauce over the birds.
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B3n4xs
b3n4xs@gmail.comThis dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Family Umolu
umolufamily@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves quail.
Logan Burge
logan_b64@hotmail.comThis is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Abdalle Legend
legenda@yahoo.comI love the way the quail, shallots, and polenta all come together in this dish. It's a perfect balance of flavors.
Roman Jani
j60@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.
Shafqatullah Kalhoro
s_kalhoro@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Thuto Thabe
t-t4@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the wait. The results were absolutely delicious.
Naattah Hassan
naattah-hassan22@gmail.comThe soft polenta was a great way to soak up all the delicious sauce from the quail and shallots.
Bella Parker
p_bella@gmail.comThe caramelized shallots were the perfect topping for the quail. They added a delicious sweetness to the dish.
Verlin Daniels
vdaniels58@gmail.comI wasn't sure how I would like quail, but this recipe changed my mind. The quail was so tender and flavorful.
Abban Justice
justice.abban@hotmail.frThis dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Samantha Chenesai
samantha_c19@hotmail.frI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves quail. It's a delicious and elegant dish that's sure to impress.
tommy johns
j-tommy@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time when I'm entertaining guests.
Amena Aktar
a_amena@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and my guests raved about it. They couldn't believe that I had made it myself.
Ayyam Ali
a@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The results were absolutely delicious.
DORA L0pez
l_dora@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The quail, shallots, and polenta all work together perfectly.
Official Zedhky
zedhky49@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's sure to impress your guests.
Ahmed Fiky
f24@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I was so impressed with how easy it was to make such a delicious and elegant dish.
Manuel Balza
manuel-b21@aol.comThe soft polenta was creamy and smooth, and it soaked up the delicious sauce from the quail and shallots. It was the perfect accompaniment to the dish.
Umar Sahil
u_sahil26@hotmail.comThis dish is a true culinary delight! The quail was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, with a crispy skin that added a wonderful textural contrast. The caramelized shallots were a perfect complement, adding a sweet and savory flavor to the dish.