Fried Quail With Spicy Salt Recipe

Name: Fried Quail With Spicy Salt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper mix; 4 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns, crushed; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; Quail; 4 quail; 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, mix (see above); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 2 -3 tablespoons plain flour (all purpose); oil (for deep frying); lemon wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper mix
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns, crushed
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
Quail
4 quail
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, mix (see above)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 -3 tablespoons plain flour (all purpose)
oil (for deep frying)
lemon wedge, to serve

1
To make the spicy salt and pepper, combine the ingredients and dry fry over a low heat for 2-3 minutes or until aromatic.
2
Split each quail in half down the middle and clean well.
3
Marinate with the teaspoon of spicy salt and pepper, sugar, soy and rice wine for 2-3 hours, turning frequently.
4
Coat each quail piece in flour, dustin off the excess.
5
Fill a wok to 1/4 full with oil and heat the oil to 190c.
6
Fry the quail for 2-3 minutes each side then remove from the wok and drain on kitchen paper.
7
Serve with the lemon wedges on the side.

203

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper mix, 4 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns, crushed, 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder, and more.

Yes, Fried Quail With Spicy Salt falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Quail With Spicy Salt

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Variations & substitutions

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