Guinea Hen Pot Pie With Peas

Ingredients

• 2 guinea hens
• 7 cups boiling water
• 1 piece carrot
• 1 small onion
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 cup peas
• 4 boiled onions
• plain pastry

Method

1. 1 Draw and singe guinea hens. Remove wings, thighs, and legs; leave breast whole. Break back carcass.
2. 2 Place carcass in saucepan with 7 cups boiling water, carrot, onion, and celery. Steam slowly until tender.
3. 3 Remove thighs and breast. Pick meat from carcass and add to 2.5 cups stock. Season and thicken slightly to make gravy.
4. 4 Place legs and wings in casserole. Add peas, gravy, and boiled onions. Cover with plain pastry crust.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 30 minutes.