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

Ingredients

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