African Guinea Hens

Ingredients

• •4 2 1/2 pound whole hens, cut into 8 to 12 pieces each
• •1/2 cup onions, chopped coarsely
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/2 pound butter or oil
• •Salt
• •Cayenne pepper
• •Paprika
• •2 cups chicken stock, or water
• •2 bay leaves
• •Tomatoes, cut in tiny wedges
• •4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
• •4 firm bananas, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks, plantains may be used if available
• •2 cups white rice
• •4 to 5 cups boiling salted water

Directions

1. 1In a 6-quart heavy pan, sauté onions with garlic and butter.
2. 2Sprinkle the guinea hens with salt, cayenne pepper and paprika. Sautee on all sides until golden brown.
3. 3Add chicken stock or water, bay leaves, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and the firm bananas.
4. 4Correct the seasoning. Use a few drops of Tabasco if needed.
5. 5Cook rice in boiling salted water.
6. 6Serve the African fowl over rice.