Sesame Quail Eggs with Broccolini
Sesame quail eggs are kicked up with a bit of heat from Thai chilis and served over sauteed broccoli for a simple dish that would pair perfectly with rice.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
Sesame Quail Eggs:
- 16 quail eggs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2-3 Thai chili peppers (or 1 teaspoon chili oil, sriracha, or crushed red pepper, trimmed and minced)
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup water (plus more as necessary)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Broccolini:
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 1 small yellow onion (peeled and cut into thin rounds)
- 2 bunches broccolini (stalks trimmed and cut into thirds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Gochugaru (optional)
Instructions
Prepare Quail Eggs:
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the quail eggs and cook for 5 minutes. Pour the eggs into a sieve and run with cold water. Discard the water in the pot and return the saucepan to the stove.
- Carefully peel the eggs and set aside.
- Combine the soy sauce, chili peppers, sugar, and water in the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the peeled quail eggs. Cook, flipping regularly, for 20 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly and the quail eggs take on a nice brown color. Add more water as necessary to thin out the sauce. You should have about ½ cup liquid remaining in the pot after 20 minutes.
Prepare Broccolini:
- As the quail eggs cook in the sauce, prepare the broccolini. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add the onion and cook for 7 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened and beginning to brown. Add the broccolini and cook, stirring often, for about 10-12 minutes or until the broccolini is tender-crisp and bright green. Season with salt and pepper.
Finish the Quail Eggs:
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the quail eggs to a plate or cutting board. Cut most in half, leaving a few whole, if desired.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the broccolini and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to coat the broccolini in the sauce.
To Serve:
- Transfer the broccolini and any leftover sauce in the skillet to a serving dish. Arrange the quail eggs on top. Drizzle with a touch of sesame oil, sesame seeds, and gochugaru. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 807mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 4mg
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