Guinea: African Guinea Hens
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Try this recipe with Rock Cornish game hens. They are most compatible with the sweet potatoes and bananas. If game hens are not available use chicken. This is a great dish. Don't forget to serve Pilli-pilli as a side dish.
In a 6-quart heavy pan:
Saute: 1/2 cup ONIONS chopped coarsely
2 cloves GARLIC, minced, in
1/2 Ib. BUTTER or OIL.
Sprinkle: 4 2 1/2-lb. GUINEA HENS or any game hens cut in 8 to 12 pieces each with
SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER, and PAPRIKA.
Saute on all sides until golden brown.
Add: 2 cups CHICKEN STOCK or WATER
2 BAY LEAVES
TOMATOES, cut in tiny wedges
4 large SWEET POTATOES, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
4 FIRM BANANAS, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks (plantains may be used if available).
Correct the Seasonings It may need a few drops of Tabasco.
Cook: 2 cups WHITE RICE in
4 to 5 cups BOILING SALTED WATER until tender.
Serve the African fowl over the rice.
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