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How to Cook Braised Pigeons (or Quails)

Pigeon meat is one of the healthiest poultry meat available and the taste is similar to wild game birds.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Pigeon Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: braised pigeon, braised quail
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 3 pigeons or quails cut in half lengthwise (or 8 pcs quail)
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. parsley chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup liverwurst
  • 2 Tbsp. sherry or brandy
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper

Instructions

How to cook braised pigeons (or quail):

  • Heat oil and fry pigeons till golden brown. Set aside. Remove excess oil and saute onions, parsley and celery.
  • Return pigeons to pan and add chicken broth. Simmer over low fire till tender.
  • Add mushrooms and liverwurst. Thicken sauce with the flour dispersed in sherry or brandy.
  • Season with salt and pepper.