Poultry
Japanese Quail
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Japanese quail is the common name for farmed Coturnix japonica used for plump little roasts and speckled eggs. Meat is fine-grained with a gentle woodland note—less aggressive than wild bobwhite—making it a gateway game bird for cautious diners. Butter-baste under high heat; rest briefly; serve two birds per hungry guest as a main or one as a starter. Excellent with soy-mirin glazes, truffle butter, or grape must. The everyday commercial quail of global kitchens.
Also known as: Japanese quail, Uzura
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History
Quail keeping in Japan included cultural and early utility roles.
Egg-focused breeding of Japanese quail accelerated.
American farms scaled Japanese quail for meat and research.
Japanese quail became synonymous with menu quail in many countries.