Guinea Hen with Spiced Lentils Recipe

Name: Guinea Hen with Spiced Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb (1.35kg) guinea hen; 2 carrots, cut into chunks; 2 celery stalks, halved; 2 shallots, halved; 1 bay leaf; 10 whole black peppercorns; 2 tbsp olive oil; 5 oz (140g) pancetta, finely diced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 small fresh hot red chile, seeded and minced; 1 1/2 cups French green (Puy) lentils, rinsed and well drained; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 lb (1.35kg) guinea hen
2 carrots, cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, halved
2 shallots, halved
1 bay leaf
10 whole black peppercorns
2 tbsp olive oil
5 oz (140g) pancetta, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 small fresh hot red chile, seeded and minced
1 1/2 cups French green (Puy) lentils, rinsed and well drained
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Put the guinea hen in a pan with the carrots, celery, shallots, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
2
Cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 45 minutes, covered.
3
Lift the guinea hen on to a plate; keep warm.
4
Strain the poaching liquid back into the pan and boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced.
5
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and cook the pancetta, stirring often, for about 6 minutes, or until golden.
6
Add the garlic and chile, and cook gently for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
7
Remove from the heat and add the lentils.
8
Pour 1 3/4 cups of the reduced stock into the lentils.
9
Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until tender, adding stock as needed.
10
Add the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
11
Meanwhile, remove the skin from the guinea hen and cut into pieces.
12
Serve the lentils, topped with pieces of guinea hen.
13
Spoon over the stock, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb (1.35kg) guinea hen, 2 carrots, cut into chunks, 2 celery stalks, halved, 2 shallots, halved, and more.

Yes, Guinea Hen with Spiced Lentils falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Guinea Hen with Spiced Lentils

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