ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH BULGUR STUFFING (FARAKH BADARI)

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Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Bulgur Stuffing (Farakh Badari) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Cornish game hens, about 1 pound each
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups cooked bulgur (see recipe) at room temperature
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning or finely chopped sage
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle the hens inside and out with salt and pepper. Blend the bulgur and parsley in a mixing bowl.
  • Stuff each game hen with an equal portion of the bulgur mixture. Truss the hens.
  • Place a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Arrange the hens breast side up on the rack. To prepare a basting sauce, blend the remaining ingredients, salt and pepper.
  • Brush the hens with the basting sauce. Place in the oven and roast one hour, basting often with the sauce. Remove the trussing string and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 799, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1426 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Glenys Dunford
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I would not recommend it to a beginner cook.


Manohar Dangaura
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The chicken was a little dry, but the stuffing was good.


Mose Mulo
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely make it again.


Montavious Jones
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Maylind Icart
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.


MD Tony Ali
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different types of stuffing, and it's always turned out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful.


Jahangir Hussain
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This was my first time cooking a cornish game hen, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The stuffing was also delicious.


Husnain Rahim
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Rozy Mueni
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This dish was a hit at my last party! The cornish game hen was moist and flavorful, and the bulgur stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.