QUAILS ON A BED OF NOODLES

Preparation Method :

• Combine the honey, crushed star anise seeds, tamarind, soy sauce, sherry, yellow bean sauce and bay leaf, and set aside.
• Put a garlic clove into the cavity of each quail. Heat the oil in a wok or large open pan. When it is hot, add the quails and fry over a high heat until browned on all sides.
• Add the honey paste and stir to coat the quails all over. Cover the wok and cook over a high heat for 5 minutes.
• Remove the cover and cook for a further 5 minutes, turning the quails frequently and basting to glaze them.
• Add the spring onions, celery and carrots and cook, uncovered, for a further 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water for 4 minutes or according to packet instructions.
• When the noodles are cooked, add the courgette slices to the boiling water, then immediately drain the noodles and courgettes.
• Serve the quails on a bed of the courgette noodles, with the vegetables arranged around them. Garnish with the coriander and star fruit.