Fried Pigeon with Spiced Salt

Ingredients

• 4 pigeon birds 4 pigeon birds
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil, for frying Vegetable oil, for frying

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 0g
• Protein: 32g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, white pepper, and salt. Mix well.
2. 2.
   Add the pigeon birds to the marinade, ensuring they are coated evenly. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt.
4. 4.
   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 180°C (350°F).
5. 5.
   Remove the pigeon birds from the marinade and coat them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
6. 6.
   Carefully place the coated pigeon birds into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
7. 7.
   Once cooked, transfer the fried pigeon birds to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. 8.
   Serve hot and enjoy the Fried Pigeon with Spiced Salt.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Pigeon birds — Ensure that the pigeon birds are fresh and properly cleaned before marinating. If pigeon is not available, you can substitute with Cornish game hens or quail for a similar taste and texture.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra crispy texture, you can double-coat the pigeon birds by dipping them in the marinade and flour mixture twice.
• Serve the Fried Pigeon with Spiced Salt with a side of steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
• Adjust the level of spiciness by adding chili powder or chili flakes to the spiced salt mixture.

Serving advice

Serve the Fried Pigeon with Spiced Salt as a main course dish, accompanied by steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for added freshness.

Presentation advice

Arrange the golden-brown fried pigeon birds on a platter, garnished with sprigs of fresh herbs. Serve with the spiced salt mixture on the side for dipping.