White Wine Rabbit – Kouneli Krasato

INGREDIENTS

1 rabbit – cut into pieces

10-12 pearl onions

3 cloves garlic diced

1 cup white wine

Juice of 3 lemons

2 cups Chicken broth

Olive Oil

Bay Leaf

Salt and Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a deep pan or pot, heat some olive oil
Salt and pepper the rabbit and add to the heat to brown the outsides 2-3 mins
After you’ve developed some color, add the pearl onions and garlic and continue cooking 2-3 mins
Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice
Add enough chicken broth to barely cover the rabbit and add the bay leaves
Drizzle with a little olive oil
Bring up to temperature and reduce to a simmer
Cover and let simmer for approximately 1 hour, checking every once in a while and mixing as necessary
Remove the lid and let reduce until the sauce thickens a bit

This dish is traditional, simple and delicious. Serve with oven roasted lemon potatoes or simple rice. You can also substitute with Chicken