Moroccan Cornish Hens with Caramelized Prunes Recipe Video
To celebrate the 100th video, we are going to make a sweet , that are traditionally cooked for special occasions: Tajine of Hens with . This tajine is made with either lamb or poultry, where the meat is cooked with onions and spices, and the Prunes (dried ) are caramelized with honey. A dish that you and your guests will not forget!
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time55 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Main IngredientCornish Hen
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Hens:
3 cornish hens (2.5 pounds each)
2 large onions - grated
3 of butter
1/4 teaspoon of
A large pinch of saffron
1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
1
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 cups of water
Ingredients for the Prunes:
1 pound of prunes (dried plums) - soaked in water for 1 hour
1/4 cup of honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
Roasted for decoration
Directions
1- Add the hens, butter, onions, and spices to the pan. Mix all the ingredients together, cover your pan, and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
2- After 10 minutes, add 1 1/2 cups of water to the hens. Cover you pan and cook for 40 minutes or until done. Stir from time to time.
3- After the hens are cooked, remove them from the pan and reserve.
4- Drain the prunes from the water. Add the prunes, honey, and cinnamon powder to the Hens sauce. Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
5- After 15 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the spices accordingly.
6- Before serving, return the hens to the sauce with the prunes to heat them up.
Serving: Serve hot with Moroccan bread or French . Enjoy!
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2- After 10 minutes, add 1 1/2 cups of water to the hens. Cover you pan and cook for 40 minutes or until done. Stir from time to time.
3- After the hens are cooked, remove them from the pan and reserve.
4- Drain the prunes from the water. Add the prunes, honey, and cinnamon powder to the Hens sauce. Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
5- After 15 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the spices accordingly.
6- Before serving, return the hens to the sauce with the prunes to heat them up.
Serving: Serve hot with Moroccan bread or French . Enjoy!
"This video is a creation of Alia. You can visit Cooking With Alia for complete recipes, and more videos. It is the best resource for Moroccan and other international recipes. "
