Cornish Hen Stew with Lemongrass and Chiles

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 1/2-pound Cornish hens
• 1 tablespoon(s) dried green peppercorns
• 0.5 cup(s) chopped cilantro
• 5 dried red chiles
• 2 large kohlrabi or turnips
• + 9 more ingredients
• • 1 quart(s) water
  • 1 teaspoon(s) finely grated lime zest
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 tablespoon(s) Asian fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground turmeric
  • 2 lemongrass stalks
  • 1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger or galangal
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 4 medium shallots

In a skillet, toast the green peppercorns over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool completely; coarsely grind. Using poultry shears, remove the backbones and wingtips from the hens and reserve for another use. Remove the legs and separat...

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