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Active Time
25 min
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Total Time
2 1/2 hr (includes cooling)
A globe's worth of influences go into this tender quail, but the result is a very subtle dish with a classic French balance.
Ingredients
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Step 2
Pat quail dry and season all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total). Heat oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sear quail, breast side down, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add fennel, shallots, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to skillet and sauté until fennel is pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lemongrass, raisins, cinnamon stick, and wine. Bring to a boil, then cover pot and braise in oven 30 minutes. Nestle quail, breast side up, in vegetables, then cover and braise until thighs pull easily from joints, about 20 minutes. Cool completely, uncovered. Serve at room temperature, drizzled with olive oil.
Quail can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.
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Back to Topi've had a hard time getting my quail to the right doneness before, but this recipe nails the technique. i think i might sear the quail at the end, instead of the beginning though, as i like a crackly skin.
Anonymous
9/2/2010
