Quail

Directions

1. 1
   These little quail should be served on Polenta cakes, soaking the squares with their juices, while the are picked apart and eaten with the fingers.
2. 2
   Prepare the charcoal fire.
3. 3
   Salt and pepper the cavities for the birds.
4. 4
   Place 2 juniper berries in each cavity.
5. 5
   Truss the birds, brush with olive oil, and set aside.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 400 F.
7. 7
   When the coals reach a dusty red glow, lightly oil the grill.
8. 8
   Brown the birds on the grill, turning often.
9. 9
   Place on a heatproof pan and baste with a little more oil.
10. 10
    Bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until rare and juicy.
11. 11
    Serve the quail on the fried Polenta cakes so that the polenta will absorb the juices.