Authentic Vietnamese Fried Quail - Chim Cut Chien Bo

Crispy, roasted whole quail is a delicious street food in Vietnam that you can make right in your kitchen. This is an absolutely delicious meal that will satiate any appetite.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 small quails, with innards removed
• 2 small shallots, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons of palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon of dry, crushed red chiles
• vegetable oil (for frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together shallots,...: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together shallots, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, dry crushed chiles, and oyster sauce.
2. 2Add in the quails and allow to marinate...: Add in the quails and allow to marinate 4-6 hours or overnight.
3. 3Prepare vegetable oil to 360 degrees F. Fry...: Prepare vegetable oil to 360 degrees F. Fry the quail for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
4. 4Serve.