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Hen with Quinces

6 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

619
Calories
13g
Protein
14g
Fat
108g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Quince not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 hen portions (breast, thighs, etc.),
  • 4 medium quinces,
  • 2 tablespoons flour,
  • 2-3 tablespoons lard,
  • 2 teaspoon sugar,
  • salt

Directions

1

Fry the hen pieces with a tablespoon of lard until yellow.

2

Add 1/2 teaspoon of flour and salt, cover with water and simmer, covered.

3

In the meantime, peel the quinces, cut into thick slices, remove seeds, dredge with flour and fry in lard on both sides.

4

When the meat is almost done, add 1 teaspoon of caramelized sugar to which a little chicken broth or water was added and 1 teaspoon of regular sugar.

5

Place the quinces over the meat, cover the pan and simmer.

6

Do not stir, but shake the pan ocassionally.

7

The sauce must be greatly reduced.

8

Category:Romanian Recipes

9

Category:Romanian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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