Carcass

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Carcass

Quail carcass is the bone frame after carving—or a raw frame after breasting. Residual meat and collagen build aromatic stock that carries delicate mild-game in a tiny bird—usually one or two per person. Roast first for brown stock or simmer raw for a lighter pot; strain, cool and lift fat. One carcass flavours soup for a small household. Essential thrift in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and restaurant fine dining.

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Preparations

AgedBroken DownBrothRoastedRoasted FirstStock

Traits

Bones And TrimmingsButcheryEconomicalRoast PotentialStock

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 266

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 16.1 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.46 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 6.46 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 3.22 g
  • Cholesterol 95.2 mg
  • Sodium 68 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 30.1 g
  • Water 48.2 g
Detailed nutrients

Bone itself is mineral matrix; culinary values reflect marrow and attached tissue more than pure bone.

History

Near Eastern and Mediterranean tables ate wild quail as migratory feast food; carcass of quail took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Farmed quail made consistent restaurant portions available year-round. Cooks treated carcass of quail as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As quail cookery specialised, carcass was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Retail packs of oven-ready quail brought the bird into home dinner parties.

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