Karate Quails

 

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3 servings

Sake marinade

• 250 ml sake
• 125 ml soy sauce
• 180 ml mirin

For the quails

• 6 whole quails
• 12 mini bok choy
• 15 ml vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• 30 ml roasted sesame seeds

1. In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients; add the whole quails, mix and place in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours.
2. In a bowl, mix the bok choy with the oil and season; to book.
3. Place the quails in a large baking dish; bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 400F (200C).
4. Water the quails with their cooking juices; add the bok choy around the quails and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

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