Spicy Duck Meatballs With Mint Cavatelli & Quail Egg

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 very small onion, very finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
• 1/4 pound ground duck
• 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon asian chile sauce, such as sriracha or sambal
• 2 tablespoons panko
• 1/2 egg, lightly beaten
• coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 shallots, sliced crosswise
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 cups duck stock, or chicken stock if you don't have any
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1 quail egg