ORIENTAL ROCK CORNISH HENS

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This is another impressive company dish. Each person gets their own roasted hen.

Provided by Natasha Nalley

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 rock cornish hens - 1 to 1 1/4 lbs each
1 pkg herb flavored wild rice side dish or any other you prefer
1/2 stick melted butter (more if needed)
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1/3 c soy sauce
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/8 tsp monosodium glutamate like accent - optional

Steps:

  • 1. Thaw hens if frozen. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash hens and pat dry. Discard any giblets.
  • 2. Prepare wild rice side dish according to package directions. Cool slightly and stuff birds with rice mixture; fasten openings with skewers and lace shut with string.
  • 3. Place hens breast side up on rack in open shallow roasting pan and brush with melted butter. Do not add water. Do not cover. Roast 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, brushing often with melted butter.
  • 4. While hens roast, stir together sugar & cornstarch in small sauce pan. Stir in soy sauce, ginger and MSG (if desired). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
  • 5. Boil and stir 1 minute more, until sauce is thickened. cool slightly.
  • 6. Brush hens with soy mixture. Roast 20 minutes longer, brushing hens again with soy mixture until used up. Place on warm platter; pour sauce from pan over hens.

Ross Ridgeway
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great! The sauce was a little too salty for my taste, but that's easily fixed. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


ryan arrigo
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I've tried many Cornish hen recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mb topak
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


R.T BOY
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The hens were beautiful and delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Lwazi Nhloso Mbulazi
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I'm so glad I used this recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Laswel Mollel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Esia Chiha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great! The sauce was a little too salty for my taste, but that's easily fixed. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


Harps Laundry Services
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I've tried many Cornish hen recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Obotha Stephen
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jibraj
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The hens were beautiful and delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Nosilla Nil
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I'm so glad I used this recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


shazz russel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lewis Reid
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


J I Sajid's VLOG
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Javier Fino
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This was an amazing recipe! The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.