Greek-Style Roasted Game Hens with Pine Nut Pilaf Stuffing

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. dried currants, plumped in hot water
• ½ cup raw long-grain rice, preferably basmati
• ¾ tsp. kosher salt; more to taste
• 4 Rock Cornish game hens (about 1-½ lb. each), rinsed and patted dry
• 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 2-½ tsp. grated lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2-½ Tbs. unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp. ground allspice
  • 6 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ¾ tsp. ground allspice

In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the salt and stir in the rice. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed and the rice is fully cooked, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the rice to a bowl and set aside. Melt the butter in a medium sauté pan over m...

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