Japanese quail
eggs are an ingredient in gourmet cooking.
Japanese quail produce small eggs of approximately 10 grams each; they are sometimes referred to as Coturnix quail. Found in Asian and gourmet food stores, quail eggs taste similar to hen's eggs. One hen's egg is equivalent to about five quail eggs
Procedure
Heat a tablespoon of butter in a small, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Do not allow the butter to brown or burn. Use the edge of serrated knife to slice off the bottom of the egg shell. Pour its contents into the skillet. Fry the eggs for approximately 45-to-60 seconds.
Considerations
You can fry up to four eggs at a time. Add 15-to-45 seconds per egg to the cooking time. For a firmer yolk, flip the eggs with a spatula after the egg white has solidified on the bottom.
Expert Insight
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse suggests putting a fried, Japanese quail egg on top of prepared crab cakes or roasted pork risotto.
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