Rabbit With Lemon Dumplings Recipe

Name: Rabbit With Lemon Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 kg rabbit joints (8 pieces); olive oil; 8 slices streaky bacon, rind removed; 1 12 onions, sliced into crescent moons; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 250 ml dry white wine; 12 onion, very finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 40 g butter; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 80 g watercress, coarse stalks removed; 80 g white breadcrumbs; 12 lemon, juice and zest of; 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only; 1 large egg

Servings: persons

1 14 kg rabbit joints (8 pieces)
olive oil
8 slices streaky bacon, rind removed
1 12 onions, sliced into crescent moons
2 garlic cloves, sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
250 ml dry white wine
12 onion, very finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
40 g butter
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
80 g watercress, coarse stalks removed
80 g white breadcrumbs
12 lemon, juice and zest of
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1 large egg

1
Rub the rabbit joints with a little olive oil, season and wrap a piece of bacon round each one.
2
Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and colour the wrapped joints on all sides for about 2-3 minutes.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the bottom of a shallow, ovenproof pan and cook the onions until soft but not coloured.
4
Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
5
Season.
6
Sit the rabbit joints on top of the onions and drizzle a little oil over the top.
7
Add the sprigs of thyme, pour in the wine and bring to the boil.
8
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
9
For the dumplings Gently fry the onion and garlic in the butter until softened.
10
Put this in a bowl and add the rest of the dumpling ingredients.
11
Season well.
12
Bring the mixture together and form about 12 little golf-ball sized dumplings out of it.
13
It will be rather loose but just persevere.
14
After the rabbit has cooked for 30 minutes, tuck the dumplings in around the joints.
15
Simmer for another 40-50 minutes.
16
Serve the rabbit in the dish in which it was cooked, with a few little boiled potatoes and some purple sprouting broccoli or spinach.

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 kg rabbit joints (8 pieces), olive oil, 8 slices streaky bacon, rind removed, 1 12 onions, sliced into crescent moons, and more.

Yes, Rabbit With Lemon Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Rabbit With Lemon Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

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