RABBIT FRICASSEE CUBAN-STYLE

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Rabbit Fricassee Cuban-Style image

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

1 (3 pound) rabbit, cleaned and cut into pieces
2 ½ cups water
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ teaspoon saffron powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 bay leaf
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 pound potatoes, peeled and quartered
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup capers, drained
1 cup raisins
¼ cup chopped green olives
¼ cup olive oil
1 (10 ounce) can baby peas, drained

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

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