ORIENTAL ROCK CORNISH HENS

Steps:

• 1. Thaw hens if frozen. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash hens and pat dry. Discard any giblets.
• 2. Prepare wild rice side dish according to package directions. Cool slightly and stuff birds with rice mixture; fasten openings with skewers and lace shut with string.
• 3. Place hens breast side up on rack in open shallow roasting pan and brush with melted butter. Do not add water. Do not cover. Roast 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, brushing often with melted butter.
• 4. While hens roast, stir together sugar & cornstarch in small sauce pan. Stir in soy sauce, ginger and MSG (if desired). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
• 5. Boil and stir 1 minute more, until sauce is thickened. cool slightly.
• 6. Brush hens with soy mixture. Roast 20 minutes longer, brushing hens again with soy mixture until used up. Place on warm platter; pour sauce from pan over hens.