Pair Of Quail In Ancho Chile-Honey Sauce - ...
By á-170456
Ingredients
- MARINADE:
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 3 ounces ancho chile powder
- 8 medium glove-boned (semi-boneless) quail
- SAUCE:
- 3 ounces ancho chiles - (abt 7 whole)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- Salt to taste
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
For the Marinade: In a glass bowl mix the olive oil, garlic, and ancho chile powder. Add the quail, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, if possible.
For the Sauce: Stem, seed and devein the chiles. Place them, 1 or 2 at a time, in a dry cast-iron skillet that has been heated to medium-hot. Cook over medium-high heat, turning several times, until toasted, 40 to 60 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and cover with boiling water; soak 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook gently until soft; 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
Strain chiles, reserving the liquid. Transfer chiles to a blender and add about 1 cup of the reserved liquid. Puree until smooth, then push the mixture through a medium mesh strainer into a saucepan with the onion. Stir in honey, salt, and seasonings. Heat to boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently 8 minutes.
On a very hot grill or cast-iron skillet, set the quail skin-side down, for about 4 minutes. Flip the quail and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes or until cooked to medium-rare.
Put 3 ounces of sauce on a dinner plate and put the quail on top.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
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