Quail Lollipops with Raspberry Sauce

Often served in Tenerife as a New Year’s Day tapa (Chupachups de Codorniz con Salsa de Frambuesa), this dish offers a delicious flavor and vibrant color.

Ingredients for 4

  • 24 quail thighs
  • 50 grams of sugar
  • juice of 1orange
  • tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • tsp honey
  • raspberries
  • olive oil and salt

Instructions

  1. Remove the skin and move all the meat towards the end of the bone and season.
  2. Squeeze the juice of an orange.
  3. Fry the quail drumsticks in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil until they are golden brown.
  4. Remove the excess oil and add the sugar, orange juice, vinegar and honey.
  5. Cook until the drumsticks are well caramelized.
  6. Set aside the quail drumsticks.
  7. Prepare a raspberry sauce with the remaining caramel in the pan.
  8. Crush the raspberries with it, strain the puree.
  9. Serve the sauce with the quail thighs.