Ingredients:
– 4
– 1 onion
– 3 cloves garlic
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
– Salt and pepper
– 12 vine leaves
– 1 lemon
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions:
1. Begin by washing the quails and patting them dry with a paper towel. Remove any excess fat and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the cumin, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the quails and let them marinate for at least an hour in the fridge.
3. In the meantime, chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a deep pan with olive oil for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.
4. Add the tomato paste and chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F
6. Take the quails out of the fridge and stuff each quail with three vine leaves. Wrap the vine leaves around the quail to cover it fully.
7. Put the quails in the chicken broth mixture and let them cook for about 15 minutes until they are almost cooked.
8. Transfer the quails with the broth to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until they are fully cooked and the skin turns golden brown.
9. Take out of the oven and squeeze fresh lemon on top.
10. Serve hot with your favorite side dish.
Tips:
– You can use fresh or preserved vine leaves for this recipe. If you are using preserved leaves, rinse them in water before using them.
– If you want a crispy skin, you can pan-sear the quails before wrapping them in vine leaves.
– You can serve the quails with rice pilaf, grilled vegetables, or a salad.
In conclusion, quails with vine leaves is an easy and delicious dish that you can prepare for any occasion. The combination of spices, vine leaves, and chicken broth creates a unique flavor that will impress your guests. Try this recipe and make it a part of your family recipe book.