Stuffed Quails at Home: A Delicious Traditional Recipe
Discover the flavorful recipe for stuffed quails at home, a traditional dish perfect for family meals or special occasions. This recipe combines the rich taste of chicken liver, the sweetness of honey, and a touch of freshness from the grapes. Stuffed quails are not only delicious but also add an elegant note to your table. With a relatively simple preparation time of 15 minutes and a cooking time of 1 hour and 20 minutes, this dish can serve up to 8 guests, ideal for group dinners. The combination of bacon and smoked breast not only adds flavor but ensures each bite is juicy and savory. Why not pair them with mashed potatoes or a seasonal vegetable sauté? This dish is sure to impress your guests and delight their taste buds. Treat yourself to this stuffed quails recipe, a culinary gem to savor!
- Preparation time: 15 min
- Cooking time: 1h20
- Servings: for 8 people
- Difficulty: Difficult
Ingredients
- - 8 quails, plucked and eviscerated
- For the stuffing:
- - 10 slices of crispy bacon
- - 10 slices of flavorful smoked breast
- - 350 g of tender chicken livers
- - 100 g of juicy currants
- - 1 large bunch of fresh white grapes
- - 4 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
- - 1 teaspoon of golden honey
- - a splash of cognac
- - salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. In a buttered casserole, brown the quails on each side before gently flambéing them with cognac.
2. Remove the quails from the casserole and set them aside for now.
3. Use the same casserole to prepare the creamy stuffing.
4. Peel and chop the shallots, then cut the chicken livers and 2 slices of smoked breast into pieces.
5. Sauté the shallots, pieces of chicken livers, and smoked breast in a mixture of butter and olive oil.
6. Stir in a tablespoon of cognac, honey, and the currants.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and let everything cook over medium heat.
8. Once the stuffing is ready, fill the quails with it and tie them carefully.
9. Line the bottom of the casserole with slices of smoked breast and bacon.
10. Place the stuffed quails on top and let simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
11. Add the grape berries 15 minutes before serving for a touch of freshness.
