Al-Ahram Weekly   Al-Ahram Weekly
17 - 23 August 2000
Issue No. 495
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Grilled quail

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

Ingredients:


6 quail birds
1/3 cup onion juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp of each: ground cumin + black pepper + salt + honey
2 tbsp oil

Method:

Using sharp scissors or knife, cut down both sides of backbone of quail. Remove and discard backbones. Use heel of hand to press quail flat. Tuck wings under bodies. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Add quail. Stir gently to coat well with marinade. Refrigerate overnight. Grill or barbecue quail for about 7 minutes on each side or until cooked as desired, brushing with marinade during cooking. Serve quail with tehina dip and a green salad.

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