ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH BULGUR STUFFING (FARAKH BADARI)

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Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Bulgur Stuffing (Farakh Badari) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Cornish game hens, about 1 pound each
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups cooked bulgur (see recipe) at room temperature
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning or finely chopped sage
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle the hens inside and out with salt and pepper. Blend the bulgur and parsley in a mixing bowl.
  • Stuff each game hen with an equal portion of the bulgur mixture. Truss the hens.
  • Place a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Arrange the hens breast side up on the rack. To prepare a basting sauce, blend the remaining ingredients, salt and pepper.
  • Brush the hens with the basting sauce. Place in the oven and roast one hour, basting often with the sauce. Remove the trussing string and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 799, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1426 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ishe demba
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Mafujul
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the hens and the stuffing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alyssa Willey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bulgur. The stuffing was flavorful and the hens were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


GUNDA MLBB
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Donya Crawford
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The hens were delicious and the stuffing was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Venky Ullakula
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I'm not a big fan of game hens, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was very tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


Treifrikb Cvgzjgd
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bulgur. The stuffing was delicious and the hens were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ajmal multani
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The hens were juicy and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


sunny gamer
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I'm not sure what went wrong but my hens were dry and the stuffing was bland. I followed the recipe exactly so I'm not sure what happened.


Bemol paul
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The hens are roasted to perfection and the stuffing is flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Victor Ekanem
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cheryl Marston
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the hens and the stuffing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Makuei Abiol
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bulgur. The stuffing was flavorful and the hens were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Afortudey Emmanuel
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Kalpa Kalhara
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The hens were delicious and the stuffing was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Veronique van Wyngaard
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The stuffing was a little dry for my taste, so next time I'll add a little more butter or olive oil. Otherwise, this is a great recipe.


Little Princess
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfect. I loved the combination of bulgur, vegetables, and nuts. I will definitely be making this again.


Dwight Marks
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I'm not a big fan of game hens, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was very tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


Osthir Asik
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The hens were tender and juicy, and the stuffing was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the pistachios and dried cranberries. Highly recommend!


Sarvan Kumar
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This dish was a hit with my family! The Cornish game hens were roasted to perfection and the bulgur stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.