Cornish Hen Stew with Lemongrass and Chiles

Name: Cornish Hen Stew with Lemongrass and Chiles
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried green peppercorns; Two 1 1/2-pound Cornish hens; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 dried red chiles; 4 medium shallots, smashed and peeled; 3 large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger or galangal, thinly sliced; 2 lemongrass stalks, tender inner white bulb only, cut into 3-inch strips and smashed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 quart water; 2 large kohlrabi or turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 2 scallions, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro