Crispy Fried Pigeon

Blanch and braise pigeons in a soy-citrus stock, dry the skin, then deep-fry until crispy. Serve with stir-fried greens.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 460.1 kcals 1840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.7 grams 54.8 grams
Fat 33.1 grams 132.5 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.2 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
3
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Wedges, to serve
6
piece
Orange Peel
Finely chopped, fresh or soaked dried citrus peel
Liquids
1.2
l
Chicken Stock
For braising sauce
150
ml
Shaoxing Rice Wine
Or dry sherry
2
tbsp
Chicken Stock
Or water, for vegetables
Meat
2
piece
Squab Pigeon
225-350g each, cut in half lengthways
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
For braising sauce
3
piece
Chinese Cinnamon Bark
Or cinnamon sticks
3
piece
2
tbsp
Sichuan Peppercorns
Roasted, finely ground and sieved
3
tbsp
Salt
For dip
4
clove
Garlic
Peeled and crushed
2
tsp
Salt
For vegetables
OilsFats
900
ml
Groundnut Oil
Or vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2
tsp
1
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
Or vegetable oil, for vegetables
Vegetables
4
slice
Ginger
Thin slices, 7.5cm long
750
g
Chinese Greens
Such as bok choi or flowering cabbage

Steps

  • Blanch the pigeons in boiling water for two minutes, then remove and discard the water.
  • Boil the braising sauce ingredients, add pigeons and ginger, and simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
  • Remove pigeons and let them dry in a cool, airy place for at least two hours until the skin feels like parchment.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer or wok and deep-fry the pigeons for 10 minutes until crisp and brown.
  • Drain pigeons on kitchen paper and let them cool for a few minutes.
  • Stir-fry peppercorns and salt for one minute, then cool and blend to create a dip.
  • Stir-fry garlic and salt for 15 seconds, add Chinese greens, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add 30ml chicken stock and continue stir-frying until greens are done but still crisp.
  • Chop pigeons into pieces and serve immediately with lemon wedges, salt and pepper dip, and greens.