
Grilled Pink Grapefruit Margaritas
Grilling adds a whole new layer of smokey flavor to these not-too-sweet frozen pink grapefruit margaritas. I’ve always been a big fan of...
Have you ever ordered a ‘salt and pepper’ style dish at a Chinese restaurant? It’s usually available with a variety of different proteins, but amongst the most popular are salt & pepper squid and salt & pepper tofu (which if you have to eat tofu, is one of the most delicious ways to do so). Unlike thick fried chicken batter that is all about the crunchy nooks and crannies clinging to the meat, salt & pepper style is a wafer thin but fantastically crisp coating.
Unlike an ordinary poultry batter, the hallmark ingredient of salt and pepper style is five spice powder, a concoction which includes star anise, clove and cinnamon. This S&P style is a perfect pairing with quail and smaller game birds like dove. The exotic spices are bold yet delicate enough to complement the light gaminess of the birds. I like to add a bonus ingredient of ground Sichuan peppercorns, which leave a pleasantly numbing tingle on the lips.
For those not lucky enough to bag their own quail, here’s some info on purchasing. Generally, quail are sold by the piece, rather than by weight. So for this particular recipe, I used 8 boneless quail breasts that I then cut in half again. This recipe would be phenomenal with semi boneless meat too – the little wing makes for excellent nibbling.
The real key to successful frying to is make sure your oil is hot enough, at least 300 degrees. It makes all the difference between golden/crispy and oily/soggy. I use and recommend a Thermapen thermometer (which not only lets you temp your oil, but is also invaluable for meat cookery, too.
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Grilling adds a whole new layer of smokey flavor to these not-too-sweet frozen pink grapefruit margaritas. I’ve always been a big fan of...
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