Ingredients
- 8 ortikia (quails)
- olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 glass water (approximately 200-250ml)
- 2 lemons (juice)
- oregano
- salt
- pepper
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat and sauté the onion.
- Season the ortikia with salt and pepper, and sauté them for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Add the lemon juice, the water and the oregano.
- Cover with the lid and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the ortikia are ready.
- Remove the ortikia from the frying pan, transfer them to a plate, and keep them warm.
- Let the liquids boil for 5 more minutes so you can get a sauce.
- Put the ortikia back into the frying pan and mix with the sauce.
- Place on a plater and serve with rice.
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