Fried quail with miso paste

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup white miso paste
• 1/3 cup sake
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 green onions, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 12 half-cut quails (about 1 kg)

Preparation:

1. Combine miso paste, sake, sugar, and green onions in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then pour the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the vegetable oil.
2. Pat the quail dry with paper towels. Place them in a bowl with the miso mixture and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to broil. Line a shallow baking dish with foil. Arrange the quail in a single layer. Grill, rotating the dish as needed, until the quail are golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.