Receta Grilled Quail With Saffron Couscous
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 4 x 6 ounce quail, backbone removed and flattened (four 168 g)
- 2 Tbsp. pomegranate molasses (30 ml)
- 1 x juice of 2 oranges
- 1 x zest of 1/2 orange
- 1 tsp chopped ginger (5 ml)
- 2 clv garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds, crushed (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp. honey (15 ml) Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste Vegetable oil, for grilling
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
- 2 c. chicken stock (750 ml)
- 1 x juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp saffron (5 ml)
- 2 c. couscous, quick cooking (500 ml)
- 1 x small onion, minced
- 2 clv garlic, chopped
- 1 x green onion, minced
- 1/2 tsp grnd cumin (2 ml)
- 1/2 c. minced dates (125 ml)
- 3 Tbsp. mint (45 ml)
Direcciones
- Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Combine the pomegranate molasses, honey, orange juice, orange zest, ginger, garlic and coriander in a shallow baking dish or possibly bowl. Add in the quails and toss in marinade. Marinate quails for 30 min.
- Preheat grill to high and brush with oil.
- Remove quails from marinade. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill quails skin side down for about 5 min. Flip and continue to grill for another 5 min or possibly till quail is just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook or possibly the meat will be tough. Serve with couscous.
- In medium saucepan, heat oil on medium. Add in onions and garlic saute/fry for 2 min, till soft. Add in cumin, saffron and chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Add in couscous and stir. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 min. Remove lid and gently mix in dates, mint and green onions. Fluff with fork to prevent sticking.
- Make sure to remove the couscous from the heat right after you stir it into the liquid or possibly it will be mushy.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 421g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 773 | |
Calories from Fat 205 | 27% |
Total Fat 22.88g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 5.81g | 23% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
Sodium 281mg | 12% |
Potassium 854mg | 24% |
Total Carbs 97.69g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 26% |
Sugars 24.76g | 17% |
Protein 43.52g | 70% |