Tea-smoked Game Hen
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats, Grains | Chinese | Chinese, Game hens, Poultry | 3 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 1/2 | lb | Game hen |
| Salt, to taste | ||
| Freshly ground black – | ||
| Pepper, to taste | ||
| 2 | T | Chinese rice wine OR |
| Dry sherry | ||
| 2 | T | Sesame oil |
| 3 | T | Jasmine tea leaves |
| 4 | T | Alder or hickory sawdust |
| 6 | c | Peanut oil, for deep-frying |
INSTRUCTIONS
Date: Fri, 24 May 96 07:16:44 PDT From: eboyd@shentel.net Cut the
bird in half, using poultry shears or a Chinese cleaver. Rub the
halves with salt and pepper, wine and sesame oil. Allow to marinate
for 2 hours. Dip the halves into boiling water for 1 minute. Remove
and place on a rack for drying. Smoke the halves in a Cameron
stove-top smoker for 15 minutes, using the tea leaves and the alder or
hickory sawdust. Place the halves on a plate and steam in a bamboo
steamer for 20 minutes. Allow the pieces to cook, then deep-fry in hot
peanut oil at 375 degrees until golden brown and crispy, about 4 to 5
minutes. This recipe serves 3 to 4 as part of a Chinese meal.
Comments: The game hen is a relatively recent bird, a development of
modern agricultural science. However, in old China similar birds were
common and this method of cooking remains a classic. Recipe Source:
THE FRUGAL GOURMET by Jeff Smith From the 02-12-1992 issue - The
Springfield Union-News Formatted for MasterCook II by: Joe Comiskey
{*Prodigy Service ID # JPMD44A} on 07/12/1994 Re-format for Meal
Master by: Nancy Filbert (*Prodigy ID# LRCE87A) Posted on MealMaster
Recipes List, Digest #145, 26 May 1996
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 563
Calories From Fat: 368
Total Fat: 40.9g
Cholesterol: 229.1mg
Sodium: 236.5mg
Potassium: 559.9mg
Carbohydrates: 1.9g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 39g