INGREDIENTS
4 whole quail (approximately 250g
each)
½ cup olive oil
30g butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 rashers of streaky bacon,
coarsely chopped
2 bay leaves
250ml dry white wine
250ml chicken stock
100g fresh peas
100g broad beans
¼ cup rosemary and thyme,
finely chopped
Chorizo and Corn Stuffing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup corn kernels
2 stalks celery, trimmed and chopped
200g loose chorizo
100g medjool dates, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves
400g cornbread, finely chopped
Sea salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
Chorizo and corn stuffing
1. Heat a frying pan on a medium heat, Induction setting 7, add butter,
onions, garlic, corn kernels and celery and cook for 4-5 minutes. Allow
to cool.
2. Once cooled, add chorizo, dates, sage and bread. Add seasoning if
required.
Quail
1. Season the quails inside with salt and pepper. Stuff each quail loosely
before tying with kitchen twine.
2. Pre-heat oven on Moisture Plus at 180°C, with 1 burst of steam and
follow the prompts.
3. Heat half the oil in a Gourmet oven dish or large Casserole dish over
medium heat, Induction setting 7.
4. Add quail and cook, turning occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
Set aside.
5. Heat the remaining oil and butter in the Casserole dish; add onion,
garlic, bacon and bay leaves and cook, stirring occasionally for 8-10
minutes, until golden.
6. Add wine and stock and bring to a simmer.
7. Add quail, breast-side up, then place in the oven on shelf position 2.
Release a burst of steam and roast for 18-20 minutes, until cooked
through.
8. Remove from the oven and place on the cooktop. Remove the quail
from the dish and leave to rest.
9. Add peas, broad beans and herbs and place on medium heat, Induction
setting 7 and reduce by half.
To Serve
1. Remove twine from the quail and place on a platter, spoon over the
sauce with the peas and broad beans.
2. Garnish with deep-fried sage leaves.
APPLIANCE / FUNCTION
Michael Meredith
Michael Meredith has earned his stellar reputation following the award of a scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America and is viewed as one of New Zealand’s most creative chefs. Head chef and owner of award winning Mr. Morris in Auckland, this modern, approachable restaurant maximises local produce to bring to life a truly innovative menu with a nod to his Pasifika heritage. Featured beneath the main dining room is “Mrs. Morris”, where guests can experience culinary delights crafted with Miele appliances.
