This is a great way to grill poultry, especially game hens. You flatten them first and suddenly you have a two sided bird to make the grilling faster and easier.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 Cornish game hens
- 1 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots (or 3 green onions)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce (nouc mam)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
Halve hens through backbone and breast to make two equal halves. Flatten by setting cut side down and pressing with the palm of your hand. Combine garlic, shallots and sugar in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour over game hens, coating evenly, cover and refrigerate for between 2 and 12 hours.
Preheat grill. Set hens, skin side down on grill and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes per side over a medium fire. Check for doneness, then remove and serve.
