CHINESE-STYLE QUAIL WITH SEASONED SALT

Chinese-Style Quail With Seasoned Salt image

Provided by Elaine Louie

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

8 partly boned quail
1/3 cup kosher salt
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 star anise
1 small fragment cinnamon stick (about 1/3 inch)
2 teaspoons dark Chinese soy sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
Peanut oil for frying
Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish

Steps:

Check quail for any stray bone fragments or feathers. If there are V-shaped grilling pins protruding (these shape the partly boned birds), leave them in place. Rinse, and pat dry with paper towels.
In small skillet or saute pan, combine salt, peppercorns, star anise and cinnamon. Place over high heat, and stir or shake until peppercorns begin to smoke. Set aside, and allow to cool.
Place soy sauce in mixing bowl, add quail, and turn until they are lightly coated. Sprinkle the salt mixture (avoid the whole spices) sparingly inside the quail, and somewhat liberally outside. Put quail on a rack to dry at room temperature for 1 hour.
While quail are drying, remove whole spices (peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon) from the salt, and grind them in spice grinder to a coarse powder. Add all of the remaining salt to the powder, and continue to process until finely ground. Transfer mixture to small serving bowl. Add sugar, and mix well. Set aside.
In large, wide saucepan over medium-high heat, add peanut oil to a depth of at least 2 inches, and heat to about 375 degrees. Add quail, in batches if necessary, and fry until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Remove, and drain on paper towels.
To serve, remove grilling pins. Use large chef's knife or cleaver to cut each bird in half lengthwise and then diagonally under each thigh. The meat should be slightly pink. Arrange on large platter, and garnish with coriander sprigs. Pass the ground seasoned salt separately for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 753, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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nelisiwe dube

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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual weeknight dinner routine. The quail are a delicious and healthy alternative to chicken or beef.

Alex_Ro

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I love how this recipe is so simple to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.

Dhang Rubiano

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quail eggs.

Jeannette Fleming

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I'm not a fan of quail, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The quail were cooked perfectly and the seasoned salt was delicious.

Deyaneira Roman Ramos

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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The quail are always a hit with my guests.

Rana Mudassir

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I love this recipe! The quail are always cooked perfectly and the seasoned salt is the perfect touch.

jordan kloos

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This recipe is a great way to cook quail. The quail were cooked perfectly and the seasoned salt was delicious.

Denis Todorov

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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a disappointment. The quail are always dry and the seasoned salt is too salty.

Amara Alex

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I'm not a big fan of quail, but this recipe changed my mind. The quail were cooked perfectly and the seasoned salt was delicious.

Roza's Cosmetics

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and the quail are always delicious.

Rylan Lawson

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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the quail and the seasoned salt was a perfect complement.

Rig Carr

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The seasoned salt is a little too salty for my taste.

Paolo Piazzese

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quail. I had some quail breasts in my freezer and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.

Mazhar Mehmood

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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The quail are always cooked perfectly and the seasoned salt is the perfect touch.