CORNISH HENS WITH CHINESE MUSHROOMS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place mushrooms in small bowl, cover with warm water and allow to soak at least 30 minutes. After mushrooms have soaked, drain and dry, reserving 1 cup of liquid. Discard stems and slice caps.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy skillet, add shallots and saute until soft but not browned. Add mushrooms and saute a few minutes longer. Add vinegar, stir briefly, then add reserved mushroom liquid. Cook over high heat until reduced by half, then set aside.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Rub hens with three tablespoons of butter, dust inside and out with salt and pepper, place in one or two roasting pans and roast for 30 minutes. Remove hens from roasting pan and set aside to rest while finishing sauce.
- Pour excess fat from roasting pan. Add wine, stir to release any browned bits from pan and strain into skillet with mushrooms. Cook over high heat until reduced somewhat, season with salt and pepper and lower heat. Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter bit by bit, swirling in with spoon or whisk. Do not allow sauce to boil.
- Using poultry shears, split hens in half along breast and backbone, arrange on warm serving platter garnished with watercress, pour sauce on them and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 652, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 723 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
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Decent Bisti
d@yahoo.comThis was a delicious recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Nasreen Khan
k-nasreen@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Samir Khan
k-s8@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine. The hens are easy to prepare and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Daphne Smith
d-s@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I love serving this dish to guests.
Sharmila Lama
s.l@aol.comThis was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
jeffrey hornby
h-jeffrey@yahoo.comThis recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The hens were delicious and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Juan grabiel Salinas curiel
gjuan@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Israrjutt Sab
s.i@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.
Griffin Orr
griffin@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was out of this world. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.
Rupak Official
o.rupak83@hotmail.comThis is my new favorite way to cook Cornish hens. The marinade is so flavorful and the hens are always cooked perfectly. I've served this dish to guests several times and they've all raved about it.
Noxolo Dhlamini
d_n99@gmail.comI wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The hens were moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
badr sabra
s@hotmail.comThis was a great way to try something new. I'd never cooked Cornish hens before, but they were really easy to prepare. The marinade was flavorful and the hens were cooked perfectly.
Technology Gyan pk
t-p11@gmail.comFantastic recipe! I followed it to the letter and the Cornish hens turned out perfectly. The Chinese mushrooms added a delicious, earthy flavor to the dish.