Hainanese Chicken Rice

• 2 Cornish game hens, halved
• 6 scallions, plus 4 for garnish, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha (an Asian chili sauce)
• Kosher salt

1. 1.
2. Trim the excess fat from the hens and reserve at least 2 tablespoons of trimmings and fat.
3. In a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, add the hens, 10 cups water, salt, and 3 scallions.
4. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low so the water just barely bubbles.
5. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the hens and allow to cool; strain and reserve the broth.
7. 2.
8. In a medium saucepan, melt the reserved fat and the sesame oil over medium heat.
9. Remove any skin or browned bits.
10. Add the garlic and 2 1/2 tablespoons ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
11. Stir in the rice and toast until opaque, about 2 minutes.
12. Add 3 cups broth and 3 scallions, cover, and simmer, about 20 minutes.
13. 3.
14. Stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons broth until the sugar dissolves.
15. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon ginger and 1/2 cup broth.
16. In a third bowl, combine the Sriracha and 2 tablespoons broth.
17. 4.
18. Place half a hen and a small bowl of broth on a plate along with some rice, 1 green onion, and condiments on the side.
19. Spoon the broth and condiments over the rice, or as desired.
20. Calories: 563
21. Total Fat: 22 grams
22. Saturated Fat: 6 grams
23. Total Carbohydrate: 42 grams
24. Protein: 46 grams
25. Sodium: 1713 milligrams
26. Cholesterol: 218 milligrams
27. Fiber: 0.5 grams

cornish game hens, scallions, sesame oil, garlic, fresh ginger, jasmine rice, soy sauce, light brown sugar, sriracha, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/hainanese-chicken-rice-recipe.html (may not work)