Cafe des Federations' Rabbit With Mustard Sauce

Name: Cafe des Federations' Rabbit With Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh rabbit (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 7 to 8 serving pieces (or substitute chicken); 1/2 cup Dijon mustard; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 bottle dry white wine; 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon superfine flour, like Wondra; Several branches of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 imported bay leaf; Chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 fresh rabbit (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 7 to 8 serving pieces (or substitute chicken)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 bottle dry white wine
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon superfine flour, like Wondra
Several branches of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 imported bay leaf
Chopped fresh parsley

1
Evenly brush one side of the rabbit pieces with some of the mustard.
2
Season generously with salt and pepper.
3
Heat the oil and butter in a large nonreactive skillet over medium heat.
4
When the fat is hot but not smoking, add half of the rabbit, mustard sides down; do not overcrowd the pan.
5
Cook until brown, about 10 minutes.
6
Brush the rabbit pieces with additional mustard and turn.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Cook until golden brown, another 10 minutes.
9
Transfer to a large platter and repeat with the remaining rabbit.
10
Add several tablespoons of the wine to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits that have stuck to the pan.
11
Add the onions and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
12
Remove the skillet from the heat.
13
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat.
14
Add the remaining wine, the thyme and the bay leaf.
15
Add all of the rabbit pieces.
16
Return the skillet to low heat and simmer until the rabbit is very tender and the sauce begins to thicken, about 40 minutes.
17
Transfer the rabbit and sauce to a warmed platter and sprinkle with parsley.
18
Serve immediately over buttered fresh noodles or rice.

138

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fresh rabbit (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 7 to 8 serving pieces (or substitute chicken), 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Cafe des Federations' Rabbit With Mustard Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!