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Ginger-Lacquered Quail with Vanilla Roasted Pineapple |
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| Category: | Appetizers |
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| Source: | Co-Chefs Patricia Yeo and Pino Maffeo, AZ, New York, New York |
| Description: | At AZ, Chefs Yeo and Maffeo serve this as an appetizer. But it also makes a light yet flavorful main course. Simply double the number of quail; there will be enough pineapple and ginger glaze with the quantities given. Wine recommendations: "To stand up to the sweetness of the pineapple I look for an off-dry wine with good acidity," says AZ's wine director, Dan Perlman. To that end he suggests a Riesling or Gewürztraminer, or Sokol Blosser's Evolution, a blend of those two varieties plus Chardonnay, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muller-Thurgau, Sémillon and Sylvaner. Fruity red wines will also work, as long as they aren't heavily oaked. Look for a Barbera or a Zinfandel. |
| Number of Servings: | Serves 4 as an appetizer |
| Ingredients: | For the pineapple: 1 large pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch rings 1/3 cup brandy ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise, pulp scraped, or ½ tablespoon vanilla extract 1½ tablespoons Champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar For the quail: 1¼ cups pineapple juice 1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger 4 dried Thai bird chilies (or 1 dried árbol chile) 2 fresh jalapeno chilies, roughly sliced 4 semi-boneless whole quail* Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil (*Note: A semi-boneless quail is one which has been deboned except for the legs and wings.) |
| Directions: | To prepare the pineapple: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Stir together the brandy, vinegar, sugar and vanilla pulp or extract in a large bowl. Toss the pineapple rings in the brandy mixture until well coated. Spread the pineapple in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, basting, until golden brown and glazed, about 20 minutes. To prepare the ginger-pineapple glaze: Combine the pineapple juice, ginger, dried chilies and fresh chilies in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until reduced to a thick syrup, about 5 to 7 minutes. Strain the syrup into a large mixing bowl, discarding the ginger and chilies. (The recipe can be made up to this point and refrigerated for up to 3 days in advance.) To prepare the quail: Rinse the quail, pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly dredge the quail in flour. Just before serving, preheat the broiler. Place the quail on a broiler pan and drizzle both sides with the oil. Broil until crisp and browned on both sides, about 7 minutes total. To serve: Transfer the quail to a platter and drizzle with the ginger-pineapple glaze. Serve immediately, with the pineapple rings. Serves 4 as an appetizer. |
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