Quail eggs cooking time are small, delicate eggs that are often used in high-end cuisine as a garnish or appetizer and can be boiled or fried.
Whatever cooking method should you choose, we will give you cooking times! Translation in French : œufs de caille.
Cooking quail eggs
How do I cook quail’s eggs?
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Cooking quail eggs in a pot
Cooking quail eggs in a pot. There are several ways to cook quail’s eggs, but here is a simple recipe for hard-boiled quail’s eggs:
1. Place the quail’s eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch.
2. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for about 3-5 minutes, depending on the desired level of doneness.
4. Drain the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel the eggs and serve as desired.
Cooking quail eggs in a saucepan
Cooking quail eggs in a saucepan. Quail’s eggs are much smaller than regular eggs, so count at least 2 per person for an appetizer. Here’s how to fry quail’s eggs.
1. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add butter to the pan and let it melt, swirling the pan to ensure it coats the bottom evenly.
2. Crack quail’s eggs (6 or 8 depending on how many you want to eat!) into the pan, taking care not to break the yolks. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the eggs for 1 minute only, until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
4. Serve the fried quail’s eggs immediately, while the yolks are still runny.
Quail eggs are eaten in many countries. More often than not, they are hard-boiled and served as a snack (with toothpicks). In south America hard boiled quail eggs are a common topping for hamburgers. You can often find quail eggs in Japanese bento boxes.