DATE & WALNUT CORNISH GAME HENS

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If you enjoy Oriental food and like cooking with a Wok this will please your palate to extremes.Can't remember when we started cooking this recipe but in our home it is a winner. Enjoy

Provided by Firehousecook AKA C

Categories     Asian

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 Cornish Hens, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 Cornish hens
1/2 cup oil
2 lemons, juice of, large
1/4 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup (I prefer Heinz)
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 garlic clove, finely minced
3/4 cup sherry wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
8 pitted dates
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Rinse Hens inside and out with cold water. Blot dry with paper towels. Prick skin of each Hen in several places with a fork. Place in a deep baking dish. Combine rest of the stuff except stuffing and corn starch and pour over Hens. Cover and put in the Ice Box for 12 to 24 hours. Turn the Hens many times. Drain and save the marinade. Stuff each bird with the stuffing and place in a shallow baking dish on a rack in the WOK over simmering water. Loosely cover Hens with foil. Cover WOK and steam for 1 hour check the water in the bottom from time to time. Remove from WOK. Strain the reserved marinade into saucepan. Place over medium heat, simmer until reduced by about half. Stir in cornstarch and cook till thickened. Spoon over Birds in baking dish. Again place dish in WOK on rack over simmering water and cover loosely with foil. Cover WOK and steam for 15 minutes. Baste a few times.
  • Stuffing Directions:.
  • mix flour with walnuts and dates. chop fine and mix with minced onion, Stuffing mix and water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.1, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 516, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 28.5, Protein 26.2

Geovanne Alisom
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This was my first time cooking game hens and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


lil yadi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The game hens are always juicy and tender, and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dipesh Xettri
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The game hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.


Mary Bennett
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The game hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. I would make this recipe again, but I would adjust the cooking time.


Aayan Tamboli
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was impressive. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Ember
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I'm not a big fan of game hens, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The stuffing was especially flavorful.


Naysia Simpson
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Delicious!


Mst Sumaiya
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This recipe is a keeper! The game hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Farhan Mughal
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The stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste, but the game hens themselves were cooked perfectly. Overall, a good recipe, but I would make some adjustments next time.


Dr Fernando Gomez pinto
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This was my first time cooking game hens, and this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


Eklavya karki
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors were incredible, and the game hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Suzarlend Janan
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the unique and delicious flavor. The presentation was also very impressive. I will definitely be making this again!


Allbadin Mafiya
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of dates, walnuts, and game hens is divine. The meat was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend this recipe!