Kyettha Sikyan Yakyan (spiced Game Hen Stew)

1 tb Corn OR peanut oil
1/8 ts Ground turmeric
2 tb Thin-sliced onion
1/2 ts Chopped fresh ginger
1 Clove garlic, sliced
1/2 ts Dried hot red chili flakes
1 Stalk lemongrass, cut into 4-inch pieces and lightly pounded
1 Cornish game hen, incl. giblets, cut into 8 pieces
1 tb Fish sauce (nam pya ye)
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Chicken broth

Heat the oil in a pan and add the turmeric, onion, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes, and stir fry over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Add the lemongrass and fry for 1 minute more.

Add the hen and fry for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the fish sauce, salt, and broth. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and cook over moderately low heat for 30 minutes. The sauce will reduce and thicken.

Serve warm with rice and salad.

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