@kronin323 , I hate you. Your damn delicious looking Japanese food. I absolutely love that kind of food. Wish I could cook it myself, but the good lord graced me with skills elsewhere. I just haven't found where yet.
Lunch at the Noble Pig - PBLT (Pork Belly, Lettuce, & Tomato) with an over-easy fried egg. Really delicious. I'm glad they don't have a location near my office or I'd have to eat there every day:
Those grilled quail I did the other week were so good I had to do them again. But this time I took pics to share the recipe with y'all, along with a tasty side, if anybody wants to try it.
First, sprinkle some kosher salt and black pepper all over the quail:
Make a marinade with:
1/2 tsp dried thyme (or one fresh sprig)
1 tsp honey
1 finely chopped clove of garlic
1Tbsp olive oil
Coat the quail well then marinade from 4 - 24 hours (covered and refrigerated):
When ready to cook, place them over direct heat on the grill, breast side down, for 4 - 5 mins. Flip and grill another 4 - 5 mins. This pic is right after flipping:
For the side dish, make a batter of 5 Tbsp seasoned flour, 1 egg, and 1 Tbsp water. First beat the flour and egg until blended then mix in the water:
Lightly coat some fresh asparagus in the batter:
Then fry in 1/4" vegetable oil over medium high heat, 2 - 3 minutes per side (as in 4 - 6 minutes total):
Drain on a paper towel and lightly salt. Then plate, serve, and enjoy! Grilled quail with fried asparagus: