Chinese Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish game hens (1 pound each)
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sliced green onion, including tops
• 2 tablespoons Chinese 5-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil
• Fresh coriander, for garnish

Dipping sauce, recipe follows

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• Dash red pepper flakes

Preparation 

1. Dry hens with paper towels and rub with salt. Cover loosely and refrigerate 8 hours. Rinse salt from hens and dry with paper towels.
2. Stir broth, soy sauce, green onion, 5-spice powder, ginger and sugar in medium-large saucepan. Bring to a boil; add hens. Bring to a boil again and lower heat; simmer 25 minutes. Remove hens from broth; discard broth mixture. Dry hens with paper towel; set aside.
3. Heat oil in large wok (or deep, heavy saucepan) to 350°F. Add hens and cook about 8 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Serve garnished with fresh coriander, with dipping sauce alongside.
4. Dipping Sauce - Stir ingredients together.




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