Rafih Benjelloun opens up a whole new world of food with this exotic menu. Cornish Hen Vermicelli; Eggplant Salad; Watercress and Butter Lettuce Moroccan Salad.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Make the Eggplant Salad
2 Days Ahead:
Whisk up the Dressings
1 Day Ahead:
Grill and Marinate the Veg.
Boil the Vermicelli
On the Day:
Cook the Hen
Sauté the Prawns
Assemble the Salads & Hen
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