Boiled Hen

Description

In Romanian: Gaina rasol

Ingredients

• 1 medium hen
• 2 carrots
• 1 parsley root
• 1 celery root
• 1 parsnip
• 1 onion
• 2 juniper berries (optional)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 3 – 4 potatoes
• 3 quarts / 3 l water
• salt

Directions

1. Clean and wash the hen and set it to boil at low heat with 3 qts/3 l water.
2. Remove foam, then add the vegetables, onion, juniper berries, bay leaf and salt.
3. Cover and simmer until the hen is almost done.
4. Add the halved (lengthwise) potatoes and let simmer until done.
5. Remove the hen, cut in pieces, arrange on a platter and garnish with boiled potatoes and sliced carrot and celery.
6. Spray with a few tablespoons of the boiling liquid.
7. Serve to taste with oil and lemon juice or vinegar, horseradish sauce or garlic juice.