 |
Tandori-Style Game Hens with Corn and Cumin-Tomato Sauce
* Exported from MasterCook *
Tandori-Style Game Hens with Corn and Cumin-Tomato Sauce
Recipe By : Bon Appetit Sept 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:45
Categories : Chicken
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
-HENS
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped
4 teaspoons garlic -- minced
4 teaspoons fresh ginger -- minced
4 teaspoons serrano pepper -- chopped
2 teaspoons turmeric
6 each Cornish game hens -- 1 1/2 pounds
-SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups onions -- chopped
3 1/2 cups plum tomatoes -- seeded and chopped
-about 2 pounds
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup whipping cream
-CORN
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 1/2 cups corn kernels -- (from 4 ears)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped
FOR HENS: Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Place hens in
15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour buttermilk mixture over hens. Cover;
chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Transfer hens to heavy 17x11x1-inch baking
pan. Sprinkle inside and outside of hens with salt and pepper. Pour
marinade over. Bake until cooked through, basting occasionally with
juices, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
MEANWHILE, PREPARE SAUCE: Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over
medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until golden, about 6 minutes. Add
tomatoes, wine and cumin; saute until tomatoes are tender, about 10
minutes. Puree mixture in blender; return to saucepan. Add cream and
simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and
pepper. Keep warm.
FOR CORN: Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add
corn, cumin and turmeric; saute until corn is heated through, about 5
minutes. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon some of sauce onto center of each plate. Place hens atop sauce.
Spoon corn onto plates, dividing equally/
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NOTES : Full of exotic flavors and vibrant colors - a perfect
special-occasion entree. Begin marinating the hens a day before the party.
|
|
