Crisp Quail with Pineapple and Green Onion

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   Place the quail quarters on a plate and toss with the marinade.

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   Let marinate 1 hour, up to 6 hours, refrigerated.

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   Prepare the sauce: In a medium skillet, over high heat, combine the wine and ginger and reduce by half.

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   Pour in the stock with the cinnamon stick and cook until the sauce thickens.

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   Add the chili oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.

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   Whisk in the butter and correct seasoning to taste.

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   Keep warm.

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   In a deep, heavy saucepan or a deep-fryer, heat about 3 inches of peanut oil to 350 degrees F.

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   Pour the rice flour into a small bowl and make a thick batter using 1/2 to 3/4 cup water.

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    Transfer the quail from the marinade to a clean plate.

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    Pour enough of the batter over the quail to coat well, reserving a little batter.

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    Deep fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Do not overcook.

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    Drain on a clean towel and toss in the reserved sauce.

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    Quail is best when still pink on the inside.

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    Coat the green onions with the remaining batter and fry until golden, 1 or 2 minutes.

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    Drain on clean toweling.

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    To serve, arrange the pineapple slices in a circle around the outer edges of a large ovenproof plate.

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    Warm in the oven.

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    Pile the quail in the center and poke the green onions into the quail at various intervals.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Chili Oil: 1 cup peanut, light sesame or olive oil 1/4 cup dried red chile flakes

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    In a saucepan, heat the oil.

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    Stir in the chile pepper flakes and remove from the heat.

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    Cool.

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    Store in a covered jar and use as needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.