Quail Adobo

Experience quail at its finest with this expertly prepared recipe. The key is careful attention to detail, which ensures delicious results that highlight the natural flavors every time you make it.

Filipino technique meets American game

Cultural Exchange This preparation adapts the Philippines' national dish to quail, using vinegar and soy sauce to create complex sweet-sour flavors that enhance the bird's natural taste.

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 12 whole quail, cut in half
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Steamed rice for serving

Traditional Filipino Method

1. Marination: Combine soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, and bay leaves. Marinate the quail for at least 2 hours.

2. Cooking Process: Brown the quail in oil, then set aside. Pour in the marinade and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours the quail until tender.

3. Reduction: Uncover after 30 minutes and let the sauce reduce to a syrupy consistency that coats the meat.