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Quail eggs

Quail eggs

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A classic of medieval cuisine, quail stew is a delicious and flavorful dish.

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Recipe from Tavernier, Athaniel~frwikibooks, DavidL and 6 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Quail pie is a recipe from medieval cuisine. A version of it appears in Taillevent’s “Viandier.”

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Resting20 min
  • Total1 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$27.08 $1.35 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

20 people
  • $2.46
  • $1.40
  • $0.05
  • $23.17

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Find a large enough pot to fit the poultry. ≈ 3 min
  2. Place the poultry in the pot and cover with water. ≈ 3 min
  3. Cooking time is approximately one hour, depending on the size of the bird. ≈ 3 min
  4. Add the bacon and saffron. ≈ 3 min
  5. Continue to cook over low heat for 20 minutes to cook the bacon.
  6. Set the poultry aside. ≈ 3 min
  7. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. ≈ 4 min
  8. Add the remaining ingredients and the broth.
  9. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  10. Adjust the seasoning. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Quail eggs

  • 200 g of bacon, diced$2.46
  • 4 eggs$1.40
  • 3 grams of freshly grated ginger$0.05
  • a pinch of saffron$23.17

Total$27.08

that's $1.35 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • a large bird
  • 200 g of bacon, diced
  • 4 eggs
  • 300 ml of verjus
  • 3 grams of freshly grated ginger
  • ½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped
  • a pinch of saffron
  • Salt to taste

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