DATE & WALNUT CORNISH GAME HENS

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If you enjoy Oriental food and like cooking with a Wok this will please your palate to extremes.Can't remember when we started cooking this recipe but in our home it is a winner. Enjoy

Provided by Firehousecook AKA C

Categories     Asian

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 Cornish Hens, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 Cornish hens
1/2 cup oil
2 lemons, juice of, large
1/4 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup (I prefer Heinz)
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 garlic clove, finely minced
3/4 cup sherry wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
8 pitted dates
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Rinse Hens inside and out with cold water. Blot dry with paper towels. Prick skin of each Hen in several places with a fork. Place in a deep baking dish. Combine rest of the stuff except stuffing and corn starch and pour over Hens. Cover and put in the Ice Box for 12 to 24 hours. Turn the Hens many times. Drain and save the marinade. Stuff each bird with the stuffing and place in a shallow baking dish on a rack in the WOK over simmering water. Loosely cover Hens with foil. Cover WOK and steam for 1 hour check the water in the bottom from time to time. Remove from WOK. Strain the reserved marinade into saucepan. Place over medium heat, simmer until reduced by about half. Stir in cornstarch and cook till thickened. Spoon over Birds in baking dish. Again place dish in WOK on rack over simmering water and cover loosely with foil. Cover WOK and steam for 15 minutes. Baste a few times.
  • Stuffing Directions:.
  • mix flour with walnuts and dates. chop fine and mix with minced onion, Stuffing mix and water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.1, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 516, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 28.5, Protein 26.2

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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The Cornish game hens are elegant and the date-walnut stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Ritke Das
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, you could use different types of nuts or fruits in the stuffing.


Roosevelt Thurmon
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I'm always looking for healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Cornish game hens are lean and healthy, and the date-walnut stuffing is made with healthy ingredients like dates, walnuts, and whole wheat bread.


Nkwetta Belton
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This recipe is a great way to save money. Cornish game hens are relatively inexpensive, and this recipe makes a lot of food. I was able to feed my family of four for under $20.


Okpara Cynthia
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The Cornish game hens turned out perfectly and the date-walnut stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Lalan Prajapati
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The Cornish game hens were cooked perfectly and the date-walnut stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Baby Bear001
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy. My kids love the Cornish game hens and the date-walnut stuffing. They always ask for seconds.


Alee Sher
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I love the combination of dates and walnuts in this stuffing. It's so unique and flavorful. I've never had anything like it before.


Amjid Jani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover dates and walnuts. I always have a few dates and walnuts left over from holiday baking, and this recipe is a great way to use them up.


Sindhi Chhokro
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The Cornish game hens cook quickly and the date-walnut stuffing is so simple to prepare. I always have this recipe on hand for when I'm short on time.


max boshie
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The Cornish game hens are elegant and the date-walnut stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Malikfreed Malikfreed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The Cornish game hens are always tender and juicy, and the date-walnut stuffing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


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This was my first time cooking Cornish game hens and I was a little nervous, but this recipe made it so easy. The hens turned out perfectly and the date-walnut stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Alhaji Kossi
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I love this recipe! The Cornish game hens are always cooked perfectly and the date-walnut stuffing is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cornish game hens.


Chantale Earls
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This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish game hens were incredibly flavorful and the date-walnut stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Catherine Irving
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish game hens, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The hens were cooked perfectly and the date-walnut stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ophola Oliphant
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the Cornish game hens and the date-walnut stuffing. I will definitely be making this again for future dinner parties.


Esha Rajpoot
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I followed the recipe exactly and the Cornish game hens turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. The date-walnut stuffing was also delicious and added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Blac Timo
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The Cornish game hens were cooked perfectly and the date-walnut stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again!