Meat / RICETTI
Maltese braised quail
Quail braised with tomatoes, wine and bay.
◷ 85 min / 4 servings
Method
- Season quail and brown in oil. Set aside.
- Soften onion and carrot for 8 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste.
- Return quail with tomatoes, wine, water and bay.
- Cover and simmer for 45–55 minutes until cooked through and tender. Uncover for the final 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
✳ From the kitchen
Allow two quail per person.
Tradition reference
Maltese traditional dishes · historical recipe collection ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.