Rabbit fricassee is a classic French dish that combines tender rabbit meat with a rich, creamy sauce. The origins of the dish go back to the Middle Ages when rabbit was a common staple food in many parts of Europe. Making rabbit fricassee at home can be a rewarding experience, as the dish is relatively easy to prepare and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. With the right ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a mouthwatering rabbit fricassee that will impress your family and friends.
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RABBIT FRICASSEE
"I prefer rabbit cooked this way - moist and tasty, smothered in a lemon sauce that's also a bit peppery," writes Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown rabbit in oil; drain. Cover rabbit with boiling water; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Bring cooking liquid to a boil; boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 cups., In a bowl, combine flour and butter until smooth; gradually add a small amount of cooking liquid. Return to skillet. Whisk in remaining liquid. add lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, celery salt, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Reduce heat. Combine the egg and milk; gradually whisk in sauce. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened and mixture reaches 160°. Pour over the rabbit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Fat 50g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 232mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 59g protein.
RABBIT FRICASSEE WITH DUMPLINGS
This recipe came from my grandmother, via one of my aunts. I'll admit, I use chicken instead of rabbit because I normally can't bring myself to eat rabbit. But my father and his brothers grew up trapping rabbits during the Great Depression, and this dish was something they ate. Feel free to use chicken, as it is a tasty...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Wild Game
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Use a heavy dutch oven for this dish. Lightly dredge rabbit pieces in flour seasoned with the salt, pepper and paprika. You only want a very light coating, NOT thick as for fried chicken. You can also use the leftover seasoned flour from dredging as part of the 1/4 cup in the gravy, as it will be cooked.
- 2. Heat shortening in dutch oven and brown the rabbit pieces well on all sides, turning as needed.
- 3. Add onion and chicken stock (I used 3 1/2 cups) and bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- 4. Make dumplings: In mixing bowl, cut shortening into self-rising flour with a pastry cutter. Stir in the chopped parsley. Stir in milk just until blended. (Note: I had to add 2 tablespoons more flour to get dumplings to the correct consistency for dropping. They should not be too liquid but should hold their shape, like drop biscuits.)
- 5. Drop dough by spoonfuls ONTO the rabbit in the pot, but not down into the liquid. (OK, some of my dumplings did get down into the liquid, but they were fine.) Cook dumplings UNCOVERED at a good simmer for 10 minutes, then cover and simmer 10 more minutes. Remove rabbit and dumplings to large serving platter.
- 6. Make gravy: Stir the flour into the milk until smooth. Gradually stir this into the hot remaining chicken broth until smooth. Season with salt and pepper if necessary (if you use the leftover flour from dredging, you will not need much extra seasoning). Heat to a gentle boil until it thickens.
- 7. Pour gravy over and around the rabbit and dumplings to serve.
RABBIT FRICASSEE
A small town near us has a Rabbit festival every year in the spring. Like any other fest they serve everything stick ..they have fried rabbit and grilled rabbit on a stick..tasty but this old man was selling his rabbit in a fricassee. It was so tasty i went back and bought the recipe card. I have never made it but it was really...
Provided by Debbie W
Categories Wild Game
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Season flour with salt pepper and a little tonys. coat the rabbit with flour. set aside
- 2. Heat oil in a heavy cast iron skillet and add rabbit. Brown on all sides. Deglaze pan with the stock.
- 3. Line a Roasting pan with onions and arrange the rabbit in a single layer on top of the onions. Add evaporated milk. Sprinkle with salt pepper and tonys Bake at 350 for 30-45 min. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes
RABBIT FRICASSEE CUBAN-STYLE
This is a family favorite from Cuba. You can substitute any meat you like, but the traditional way is rabbit. Serve with rice and a salad. Enjoy!
Provided by YAELIE24
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place the rabbit pieces in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat along with the onion, garlic, and green pepper. Season with saffron, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon juice and the bay leaf. Pour the water over all. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, and cook for about 20 more minutes, until tender. Add the raisins, capers, white wine, tomato sauce, olives and olive oil. Simmer for about 5 more minutes. Finally, stir in the peas and remove from the heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 122.1 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 47.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1045.3 mg, Sugar 21.7 g
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rabbit meat from sticking.
- Brown the rabbit meat well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop its flavor and give the fricassee a rich color.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your fricassee. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Simmer the fricassee for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the meat to become tender.
- Serve the fricassee with rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles. You can also garnish it with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme.
Conclusion:
Rabbit fricassee is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rabbit meat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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