VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

almost 15 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the kraut,
and saut, stirring, until softened and cooked throughout, 10 to 15
minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, and broth. Reduce the heat
to low, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat
and cool to room temperature before using to fill the vareniki. Use the
reserved bacon as topping.
Varya Tabaka (Crisp-Fried Cornish Game Hen)
Servings
(abt 1 lb ea)cornish game
-hens
cloves garlic,sliced
-lengthwise sa,lt
1/2 t paprika pepper
2 T corn oil
1. Butterfly hens & spread out flat. Push slices of garlic under skin
wherever possible. 2. Mix salt, paprika, & pepper together & rub
mixture all over hens. 3. Heat a dry skillet or two over moderate heat
for 1 min. Add oil, then place hens skin-side up in oil. Cover w/plate
& put a heavy weight, perhaps a stone or a metal mortar, on plate.
Fry for 10 mins. Turn hens over & fry w/plate & weight for 10 mins
more, or until skin is crisp & brown. Serve warm w/anything you wish
such as bread, salads, pickles.