QUAIL IN ROSE PETAL SAUCE

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This dish is for romance. It takes time to make; however, it is well worth the time for a special occasion.

Provided by Peggy L.

Categories     Wild Game

Time 2h20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 roses (preferably red, organic, unsprayed)
12 chestnuts
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 drops rose oil
2 tablespoons anise
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves
6 quail
1 pitaya
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Brown quail in butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove petals from roses and grind with anise in a mortar.
  • Separately brown chestnuts in a pan, then remove peels, cover with water and simmer till soft.
  • Drain and puree.
  • Mince garlic and brown slightly in butter. When transparent, add to chestnut puree along with honey, ground pitaya and rose petals.
  • Salt to taste.
  • To thicken, use 2 tablespoons corn starch.
  • Strain through a fine sieve and add no more than 2 drops of rose oil.
  • As soon as all seasonings have been added remove from heat.
  • Immerse quail in the sauce for 10 minutes, then remove, drain and place in a 9"x13" baking dish.
  • Place in oven preheated to 350F and bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size of quail.

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