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Italian Risotto con Quaglie (Quail Risotto)

Italian Risotto con Quaglie (Quail Risotto)

Cost $20, save $10

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  • 40 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Quail preparation

    • 2 whole quail, cleaned
    • 2 leaves fresh sage
    • 4 thin slices pancetta
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, divided, or as needed
    • 2 tablespoons brandy
    • 1 cup beef stock, divided
    • 🍷 ½ cup dry white wine, divided
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Risotto preparation

    • 🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 🍚 1 cup Arborio rice
    • 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano cheese, divided

STEPS

1

Season the insides of the quail with salt and pepper, insert a sage leaf into each, and wrap each with pancetta slices. Secure with toothpicks.

2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown quail while moistening with brandy, 1/2 of the beef stock, and 1/2 of the wine. Let most of the wine evaporate (5-7 minutes), season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a baking dish.

3

Roast in a preheated oven until quail are cooked through, about 12 minutes, basting with juices as needed.

4

Transfer pan juices back to the saucepan, add quail, and cook over low heat, turning frequently for about 6 minutes.

5

In a separate saucepan, heat 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and stir until golden brown (2 minutes). Add rice, stirring to coat and toast (2-3 minutes).

6

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining wine. Stir until mostly evaporated. Gradually add the remaining beef stock in thirds, stirring until rice absorbs the liquid and achieves a creamy consistency (15-20 minutes).

7

Stir remaining butter and half the Parmigiano cheese into the risotto.

8

Serve quail on a bed of risotto, drizzle pan juices around, sprinkle with the remaining Parmigiano cheese, and serve hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

961

Calories

  • 40
    Protein
  • 100
    Carbs
  • 33
    Fats

💡 Stir the risotto constantly to achieve its creamy texture.Use warm stock when preparing the risotto to maintain an even cooking temperature.For more flavor, consider adding garlic to the risotto.Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and taste.