Multi-spiced Grilled Pigeon

A child growing up in a Chinese community, I attended many banquets celebrating weddings and birthdays. A popular dish which everyone looked forward to was the crispy fried pigeon. Since then, I have had an abiding passion for pigeon. I love its rich and slightly gamey flavour and taste. Its assertive nature makes an ideal marriage with east-west spices. This easy-to-make but nevertheless impressive recipe is perfect for any special dinner party. Look for squab pigeons which are young, tend