BBQ Five-Spice Cornish Game Hens Ingredients * 4 Cornish game hens (14 ounces -each) * 4 Garlic cloves * 2 Shallots, or 3 green onions, -white part only * 1 1/2 tb Sugar * 1/2 ts Salt * 1/4 ts Black pepper * 1/2 ts Five spice powder * 1 1/2 tb Vietnamese fish sauce -(nouc mam) * 1 1/2 tb Light soy sauce * 1 1/2 tb Dry sherry Directions This aromatic barbecued game hen can be easily served West- ern style with rice, cole slaw or a green salad. [But it would be better with Thai cucumber salad or Vietnamese carrot salad. Mmmm... S.C.] Halve the hens through the breast. Flatten with the palm of your hand. In a mortar or food processor, pound or mince garlic, shallots and sugar. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour mixture over hens; marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Set hens, skin-side down, on grill and barbecue over medium coals for 15 minutes. Turn and barbecue 15 minutes longer or until they are thoroughly cooked. Serve with Nuoc Cham dipping
