FRICASSEE OF GAME HEN WITH CREAMY LEEKS AND VADOUM
This fricassee couldn't be more French, but its velvety sauce carries the flavor of vadouvan, a South Indian spice blend that has started to crop up on Parisian menus. We find it irresistible.
Provided by Paul Grimes
Categories Milk/Cream Garlic Poultry Dinner Leek White Wine Thyme Clove Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make stock:
- Heat oil in a heavy medium pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook backbones and wing tips until well browned on all sides. Add water and bring to a boil, skimming froth occasionally. Add remaining ingredients and boil, uncovered, 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan, pressing on and then discarding solids. Boil stock until reduced to about 2 cups.
- Make fricassee:
- Pat hens dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown hens in batches (without crowding), turning once, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
- Halve white and pale green parts of leeks lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces and wash. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet, then cook leeks with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits, until leeks begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil. Stir in stock, cream, and vadouvan. Nestle hens, skin sides up, into leeks. Cover with a round of parchment paper. Gently simmer 10 minutes. Remove parchment and simmer until hens are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer hens to a platter and simmer sauce to thicken slightly if desired.
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Husnah Kabahinda
kabahinda19@hotmail.comThis fricassee of game hen is a great dish for a special occasion. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is rich and flavorful, and the hen is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish.
Islam Ahmed
ahmed.i@gmail.comI've made this fricassee of game hen several times, and it's always a hit. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is so flavorful, and the hen is always cooked perfectly. This is a dish that I will continue to make for years to come.
Mohamad Zuhdi Abdul Samad
mohamad_z88@aol.comThis fricassee of game hen is a classic dish that never disappoints. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is always a hit, and the hen is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish.
winston akum
wa86@yahoo.comI love this fricassee of game hen! The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is to die for, and the hen is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this dish.
kaka vines
v@gmail.comThis fricassee of game hen was amazing! The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was so flavorful, and the hen was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be ordering this dish again.
Aadin Stha
s-aadin@hotmail.comI thought this fricassee of game hen was just okay. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was a bit bland, and the hen was a bit dry. I wouldn't order this dish again.
Soumaya Boutaleb
s@hotmail.comThis fricassee of game hen was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was a bit heavy, but the hen was cooked perfectly. I would probably order this dish again, but I would ask for less cream and
Nkosinathi Lindumusa
n@hotmail.comI've never had fricassee of game hen before, but I was pleasantly surprised. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was delicious, and the hen was cooked perfectly. I would definitely order this dish again.
Alisha Frank
alisha@aol.comThis fricassee of game hen is a great dish for a special occasion. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is rich and flavorful, and the hen is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish.
Rrgfg Ryr
ryr.rrgfg38@gmail.comI've made this fricassee of game hen several times, and it's always a hit. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is so flavorful, and the hen is always cooked perfectly. This is a dish that I will continue to make for years to come.
Bribi 47
4-bribi53@hotmail.comThis fricassee of game hen is a classic dish that never disappoints. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is always a hit, and the hen is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish.
Bentley
bentley55@yahoo.comI love this fricassee of game hen! The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce is to die for, and the hen is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this dish.
Julius Kirimi
julius-kirimi@hotmail.comThis fricassee of game hen was delicious! The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was rich and flavorful, and the hen was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.
Nebi Suzan
s.nebi@hotmail.comI thought this fricassee of game hen was just okay. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was a bit bland, and the hen was a bit dry. I wouldn't make this dish again.
Cass Naidiloo
naidiloo94@yahoo.comThis fricassee of game hen was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was a bit too heavy, but the hen was cooked perfectly. I would probably make this dish again, but I would use less cream and v
Dasoye Golombo
golombo-d@hotmail.comI wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The creamy leeks and vadoum sauce was delicious, and the hen was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Tapiwanashe Ngavaseke
n_tapiwanashe@hotmail.comThis fricassee of game hen was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the creamy leeks and vadoum sauce, and the hen was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.
bacon destroyer
b_destroyer@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The creamy leeks and the vadoum complement each other perfectly, and the game hen is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again!
William Bullock
b.william71@gmail.comThis fricassee of game hen was an absolute delight! The creamy leeks and vadoum added a richness and complexity of flavor that I've never experienced before. The hen was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish ag