Kyettha Sikyan Yakyan

Description
Kyettha Sikyan Yakyan (Spiced Game Hen Stew) is one of the easier Burmese main courses to prepare. Best served with rice or potatoes.



Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon corn oil or peanut oil
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 2 tablespoons onion, thinly sliced
 * 1/2 teaspoon ginger, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, sliced
 * 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red chili flakes
 * 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 4-inch pieces and lightly pounded
 * 1 Cornish game hen, including giblets, cut into 8 pieces
 * 1 tablespoon fish sauce
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup chicken broth

Directions
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan. Add turmeric, onion, ginger, garlic and chili flakes. Stir-fry over moderate heat for 1-2 minutes. Add lemon grass. Stir-fry for another minute. Add hen and fry for 5 minutes. Stir constantly. Add fish sauce, salt and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Sauce will thicken. Serves 4 people.