Categories: Poultry 
      Yield: 6 whole hens 
  
      6    Cornish game hens, about 
           -3/4 to 1 pound each (see 
           -note) 
      4    Garlic cloves, peeled 
      1    1" piece of ginger, peeled 
           -and coarsely chopped 
    1/2 c  Soy sauce 
    1/2 c  Light honey 
      2 tb Peanut oil 
      2 tb Fresh orange juice 
      1 tb Finely minced orange zest 
  
  Here's a new and exciting dish that's easily prepared. It's especially 
  delicious served with sesame noodles or your favorite rice pilaf. For 
  an ideal meal without much effort, simply steam up some fresh snow 
  peas to serve on the side. 
   
  1. Rinse game hens and pat dry. Place in a bowl. Trim off wing tips, 
  necks and any excess fat from the neck cavities. 
   
  2. Place garlic and ginger in the bowl of a food processor; process 
  until nearly smooth. Reserve. 
   
  3. In another bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, peanut oil, orange 
  juice and orange zest. Add the reserved garlic and ginger. Pour 
  mixture over game hens to coat well. 
   
  4. Let rest at room temperature for 4 hours, or refrigerate overnight, 
  turning game hens in marinade 3 or 4 times. 
   
  5. Preheat oven to 350'F. Place game hens in a shallow roasting pan to 
  fit. Pour marinade on top. 
   
  6. Bake game hens 1 hour or until cooked through, basting every 15 
  minutes. 
   
  7. Remove hens to a serving platter. Pour cooking juices into a small, 
  heavy saucepan and boil over high heat for 5 minutes or until sauce 
  thickens slightly. Pour over the hens just before serving. 
   
  NOTE: These birds can be served whole or, for smaller portions, are 
  lovely split in half. Just be sure to remove the backbones and wing 
  tips before preparing. 
   
  Per serving: 185 calories, 7 grams fat, 12 milligrams cholesterol.