CORNISH HENS WITH CHINESE MUSHROOMS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place mushrooms in small bowl, cover with warm water and allow to soak at least 30 minutes. After mushrooms have soaked, drain and dry, reserving 1 cup of liquid. Discard stems and slice caps.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy skillet, add shallots and saute until soft but not browned. Add mushrooms and saute a few minutes longer. Add vinegar, stir briefly, then add reserved mushroom liquid. Cook over high heat until reduced by half, then set aside.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Rub hens with three tablespoons of butter, dust inside and out with salt and pepper, place in one or two roasting pans and roast for 30 minutes. Remove hens from roasting pan and set aside to rest while finishing sauce.
- Pour excess fat from roasting pan. Add wine, stir to release any browned bits from pan and strain into skillet with mushrooms. Cook over high heat until reduced somewhat, season with salt and pepper and lower heat. Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter bit by bit, swirling in with spoon or whisk. Do not allow sauce to boil.
- Using poultry shears, split hens in half along breast and backbone, arrange on warm serving platter garnished with watercress, pour sauce on them and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 652, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 723 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
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Peppi Volanen
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
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[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cooking method, such as braising, to keep the hens moist.
Amukelani Ngobeni
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
GEO News
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
wise man
[email protected]This was a great way to cook cornish hens. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice umami flavor.
Mercedes M.
[email protected]Delicious! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.
Gerli Dela
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. The hens were a bit overcooked and the sauce was a bit bland.
Bismarck Boadu
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Fareeha Iqbal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms were a nice touch.
Ashley Sarah
[email protected]The cornish hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cooking method, such as braising, to keep the hens moist.
Andisiwe Sontundu
[email protected]This was a delightful dish! The cornish hens were cooked to perfection, and the Chinese mushrooms added a unique and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.