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HAMAM MAHSHI BI BURGHUL-CORNISH GAME HENS W/BULGUR & RAISINS



Hamam Mahshi Bi Burghul-Cornish Game Hens W/Bulgur & Raisins image

Usually made with pigeons instead of Cornish hens, this dish (pronounced ha-MAM mah-SHE bee boor-GHOUL) is one of the delicacies of Egypt, where villagers along the Nile River raise pigeons. The stuffing is baked separately and served alongside the hens. I am posting this recipe for World Tour 2-Middle Eastern

Provided by nannie jo

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens, skinned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
cooking spray
3/4 cup currants
3 1/3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups uncooked bulgur
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • To prepare the hens, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the onion and next 5 ingredients (onion through allspice) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine hens and onion mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Remove the hens from the bag; discard marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place hens on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; bake at 400°F for 35 minutes or until thermometer registers 180°F.
  • To prepare the bulgur, soak currants in a bowl of water 15 minutes. Drain; set aside. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon,1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in currants, pine nuts, and butter.
  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 Cornish hen and 1 1/2 cups bulgur mixture).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.8, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 325.1, Sodium 671.9, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 15.1, Protein 76.4

GRILLED CORNISH GAME HENS W/GINGER BUTTER



Grilled Cornish Game Hens W/Ginger Butter image

Another favorite from the grill makes a wonderful dinner for two. Relatively easy to grill and so full of flavor. Goes well with sides of green beans and a Yukon Gold baked potato. Delicious with a Pinot Noir.

Provided by Three-olive Martini

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Cornish hens
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/8 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients and mix until blended. Insert the ginger butter under the breast skin of each bird. Stuff birds (1 cup each) with a prepared stuffing mix of your choice and truss. Brush birds with olive oil, and salt, pepper and sage to taste. Place birds breast side up on a 350° grill for 25-30 minutes. Turn and continue grilling for 25-30 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink when cut at the bone and/or the temperature is 170° at the thickest part of the breast and thigh.
  • Bon Appetite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 248, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 48.6

SOMALI STEW - MARAQ (PRONOUNCED MAH-RUHK)



Somali Stew - Maraq (pronounced MAH-ruhk) image

This is a wonderfully flavored stew from "Extending the Table". One of my favorites to serve with "Injera" (see my other recipes) Add hot chili peppers or ground red pepper for a spicy stew.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon oil
1 lb stewing beef, cubed
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup squash, cubed
2 -3 okra, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups water, divided (or enough for stew consistency)
1 large potato, cubed
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3-1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, saute onion in 1-2 Tbsp.
  • oil.
  • Add and brown beef.
  • Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add squash, okra, carrots, tomato paste, and 1 c.
  • water.
  • Continue to cook on high 5 minutes.
  • Add potato, green pepper, salt, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and 1 c.
  • water (or enough for thick stew consistency) Simmer until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Serve over rice or with"Injera- Ethiopian Flat Bread" known as canjeero in Somalia.

LOUISIANA COURT-BOUILLON (OR CAJUN COURT BOUILLON)



Louisiana Court-Bouillon (Or Cajun Court Bouillon) image

Fish stews are common around the Gulf Coast, but a court-bouillon (pronounced coo-bee-on) is special. I recall my dad spending the better part of a Saturday brewing up a batch of this classy elixir. This is a variation of a Nola Cuisine recipe based on catfish.

Provided by Red_Apple_Guy

Categories     Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour, browned
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups fish stock
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
3 lemon slices
1 lb fish (flounder, snapper, and or or shrimp)
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut fish into 3 inch chunks and sprinkle with creole seasoning. Set in fridge.
  • Cook veggies in butter until tender.
  • Add roux (either use 4 tablespoons flour browned in a pan or oven or make with 4 tablespoons flour browned in 3 tablespoons butter).
  • Add bay leaves.
  • Add stock, tomatoes, other liquid ingredients and salt and pepper. Note: chicken stock or clam juice (or both) can be used if you have no fish stock.
  • Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add fish, seasonings, and parsley and simmer gently for 15 more minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve with rice in bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.7, Sodium 243.8, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.4

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