Description
This Coca Cola Quail recipe offers a unique blend of caramelly sweet and sour flavors with a Chinese twist, perfect for an elegant and quick-cooking meal.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 packet of Game Farm Quail (6), boned (or 500 g of chicken, 6 drumsticks, or 4 butterflied Spatchcocks)
- 100 ml peanut oil
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely grated ginger
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 can (375 ml) Coca Cola
- 200 g snow peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sliced large red chilli, 1 cup coriander leaves and a handful of cashews, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the quails (or chosen meat) into a shallow bowl. Pour over the soy sauce and ginger, and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Increase the heat to high and add the marinated quails to the pan, cooking for about 5 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the Coca Cola and tomato sauce, and stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and become glossy.
- Add the snow peas, cover the pan, and cook briefly until they are still crisp but lightly steamed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the quails to a serving platter, spoon the sauce over them, and garnish with sliced red chilli, coriander leaves, and cashews.
Notes
- Quail can be substituted with chicken drumsticks or Spatchcock for a different take.
- Marinate the meat as long as possible for deeper flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to maintain the sauce’s consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75