Chapter XVI · Poultry (Volaille) · No. 1911
Built upon: No. 1895Cailles Richelieu
1911—Cailles au Château-Yquem
Prepare the quails like those “à la Richelieu” (No. 1895, Cailles Richelieu). After having added the julienne, sprinkle them with Château-Yquem; cover; reduce, and complete their cooking as directed.
When they are poached, transfer them to another saucepan; add ten slices of truffle per quail; strain their cooking-liquor, through muslin, over them, and poach them for a further two minutes.
This done, place the quails in a timbale; cover them with the cooking-liquor cleared of all grease; leave it to set, and serve on a block of ice.
Escoffier, A. (1907). A Guide to Modern Cookery, No. 1911, p. 600. London: William Heinemann. Translation of Le Guide Culinaire (1903).
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