Rabbit stewed in wine with vegetables
Description
Rabbit meat is very tasty and tender, and if you cook it properly, this dish will delight all your guests. Yes, indeed—your guests. Because this dish deserves to be served on festive occasions. Serve the juicy, flavorful meat with stewed vegetables alongside a fresh vegetable salad. And for those who want a side dish, add some boiled potatoes. Now, let me tell you how.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel and wash the carrot, then slice it in half-rounds.
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Step 2
We also slice the peeled onion into half-rings.
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Step 3
Peel the garlic cloves, slice half of them thinly, and mince the other half using a garlic press.
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Step 4
Cut the thoroughly washed rabbit carcass into pieces.
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Step 5
We will need lemon zest, grate it using a fine grater. Then squeeze the juice from the lemon.
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Step 6
Place the rabbit cut into pieces into a deep dish, add all the dry spices, lemon zest and juice, and minced garlic (pressed through a garlic press). Mix well.
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Step 7
Add the chopped carrots and onions. Mix once again and refrigerate for a couple of hours to marinate.
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Step 8
We will braise the rabbit in a heavy pot or a high-sided skillet. Transfer the meat with vegetables into it.
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Step 9
Add wine and about one and a half cups of water. Season with salt. Place over heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Cover with a lid, but leave it slightly ajar, allowing the alcohol to evaporate for about 30 minutes. Then close the lid tightly.
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Step 10
Remove the core and seeds from the pepper and cut it into small cubes.
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Step 11
Wash the broccoli and separate it into florets.
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Step 12
The rabbit is simmering; periodically check the pot and stir the contents. After about an hour and a half, add the cream.
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Step 13
Next, add the broccoli.
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Step 14
And then add the sliced pepper. Mix and simmer until done. I can't specify the exact time, as rabbits may vary :)