Quail In Vine Leaves

Quail In Vine Leaves (Ortikia Sta Klimatofylla)

Quail In Vine Leaves is a soft and fragrant meat dish eaten after maturation. The key to this dish is whether it ripens properly.

Ingredients

Details

Serves: 4

Method

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the honey, lemon, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Massage this mixture into the skin of each bird. Put them aside in a cool place to marinate for 2-3 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon cognac in a ladle over a small flame. Light it and pour it over one bird, repeating for the others.

Wrap each quail in grape leaves, securing them with a toothpick.

Step 3

Bake them in a roasting tin in an oven preheated to 180 C (350 F, gas 4). They should take 30 minutes.

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Do you like bigger birds? How about ‘Roast Chicken With Madeira Gravy And Bread Sauce’?