Chinese
Chinese - Cantonese and Dim Sum
Salt Baked Quail
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 4 quail, cleaned
- • 1 tbsp salt
- • 2 tsp five-spice powder
- • 3 slices fresh ginger
- • 2 stalks spring onion
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1kg coarse sea salt
- • 1 tbsp cooking oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the quail inside and out with salt, five-spice powder, wine, ginger, and spring onion.
2
Phase 2
Marinate for 2 hours, then pat dry.
3
Phase 3
Wrap each quail tightly in parchment or banana leaf.
4
Phase 4
Heat the coarse salt in a wok, bury the wrapped quail in it, cover, and bake at 180C for 30 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Unwrap, brush with oil, and serve hot.