CRISPY SMOKED QUAIL SALAD WITH BOURBON-MOLASSES DRESSING
This rich and smoky salad has become, hands down, the most popular dish on the menu at Bayona. I think it's owing to the combination of textures and flavors, and the way they all mingle together and complement one another. There are several components to this salad, and that's why it's so satisfying. The good news is that many of these steps can be done in advance. The trickiest technique is cold-smoking the quail, which infuses it with natural smoky flavor without cooking it. That means when we fry the batter-dipped bird at the last minute, the result is both crispy and juicy. At the restaurant we make a stock with the smoked quail wings and use it to enrich the dressing, but this is not necessary. If pears are not in season, apples make a good substitute.
Yield makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Whisk together the honey, ketjap manis, and oil in a medium bowl. Nestle the quail in the marinade, ensuring that each inside cavity is moistened, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Drain the quail and cold-smoke (see below) for about 15 minutes. The quail should not cook in the process.
- Whisk together the molasses, vinegars, and shallot in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the bourbon.
- Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. The batter should be the consistency of whipping cream in order to lightly coat the quail.
- Heat 2 1/2 inches of the frying oil in a deep skillet (large enough to hold the quail in a single layer) to about 350°F. Dip the quail in the batter. Lift them out of the batter and hold over the container, letting the excess drip off. Fry the quail for about 4 minutes, turning once. Drain them on paper towels, cool slightly, and cut into quarters (2 legs and 2 breasts).
- Place 4 pear wedges on each of four plates. Toss the greens with a few spoonfuls of dressing and the celery hearts and pickled onions, and divide among the plates. Top the salads with the quail and sprinkle with spiced pecans. Drizzle with more dressing, if desired.
- Cold smoking allows you to cool the smoke before it reaches the food (so the food absorbs flavor without cooking. To cold-smoke, open the vents on both the bottom of the grill and the lid. Remove the lid and top rack from the grill, and center a disposable roasting pan on the coals. Place 1 1/2 cups of sawdust in the pan. Fill the drip pan between the grill and the hot coals with an aluminum or metal tub of ice. Cover the grill and smoke for 15 minutes.
SMOKY BEAN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING
Steps:
- Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Combine vinegar and mustard seeds in medium bowl. Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Drain beans. Place in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 50 minutes. Drain. Cool beans completely.
- Whisk sun-dried tomatoes, molasses and chipotle chilies into vinegar mixture. Gradually whisk in oil. Combine beans, red onion and parsley in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
VIDALIA THREE BEAN SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING
This is our family's favorite bean salad. It is the sweet Vadalia onion that makes it special. Please feel free to use canned (home/store) beans in this recipe.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Beans
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place vegetables in a serving dish.
- Add dressing and toss.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 355.1, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.2
SMOKY BEAN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING
Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water! The chipotle chilies give it the smoked flavor. You can use canned beans and save a lot of time. Enjoy! Prep time includes soaking. A Spanish recipe.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 4h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a large bowl.
- Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches.
- Let stand at least 4 hours.
- or overnight.
- Combine vinegar and mustard seeds in medium bowl.
- Let stand at least 1 hours.
- or up to 4.
- Drain beans.
- Place in a heavy large saucepan.
- Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer till tender, about 50 minutes.
- Drain, cool beans completely.
- Whisk sun dried tomatoes, molasses,and chilis into vinegar mixture.
- Gradually whisk in oil.
- Combine beans, onion, and parsley in bowl.
- Add enough dressing to coat salad.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- You can prepare this 6 hours.
- ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature.
- before serving.
- Enjoy!
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