Siman Meshwi Recipe

Name: Siman Meshwi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 6 quails; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 onion, blended to a cream in a food processor; Pinch of cayenne pepper or ground chili pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley to garnish; 2 lemons, cut into wedges, to serve with

Servings: persons

6 quails
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 onion, blended to a cream in a food processor
Pinch of cayenne pepper or ground chili pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley to garnish
2 lemons, cut into wedges, to serve with

1
Wash the quails.
2
You may need to singe some stray feathers.
3
Using kitchen shears or a serrated knife, cut the birds open along the breastbone, then pull them out and flatten them as much as you can so that they cook evenly.
4
Mix the remaining ingredients except the parsley and lemon, and turn the birds in this marinade.
5
Leave for 1 hour before cooking over glowing embers or under a hot broiler for 56 minutes, until browned all over but still juicy inside.
6
Turn over once, leaving them longer with the bone side towards the fire, and be careful not to overcook.
7
Serve sprinkled with parsley, accompanied with lemon wedges.
8
For a Lebanese flavor, marinate in a mixture of olive oil with the juice of 1 lemon, 2 crushed garlic cloves, and salt and pepper.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quails, 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Siman Meshwi 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.

Siman Meshwi

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