Rabbit in sour cream sauce
Description
Want to experiment? Or are you simply tired of the usual meat varieties? Try preparing rabbit in sour cream sauce at home. Believe me, this unusual dish will impress even the most discerning guest. The meat takes a bit longer to cook than chicken, but the sour cream sauce makes it incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, divide the rabbit, rinse it, and dry it thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Slice the onion into half-rings.
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Step 3
3. After that, lightly fry the rabbit in vegetable oil (on both sides).
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Step 4
4. Now it's time to prepare the sauce: place the butter into a container and melt it. Meanwhile, add a little water to the sautéed rabbit, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. At the same time, without removing the melted butter from the heat, add a little flour and stir constantly to eliminate lumps. Then add sour cream (at room temperature to prevent curdling).
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Step 5
5. The classic recipe for rabbit in sour cream sauce includes spicy seasonings. I added a pinch of nutmeg—this will give the sauce a distinctive touch and an unusual flavor.
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Step 6
6. Pour the sauce over the rabbit, then mix and simmer for another half hour.
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Step 7
7. Add the bay leaf a few minutes before the dish is ready, and sprinkle with herbs when serving.
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8. If you like meat served with pasta, you can prepare cannelloni, spaghetti, or rice as a side dish.