Conill amb Pinyons i Prunes
A rich and flavorful rabbit stew, slow-cooked with the sweetness of prunes and the nutty depth of pine nuts. This dish embodies the rustic heart of Andorran mountain cuisine.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 whole Rabbit(cut into 8 pieces)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium Onions(finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 150 g Prunes(pitted)
- 50 g Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley(chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Pat the rabbit pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the rabbit pieces on all sides until golden brown. Remove the rabbit from the pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onions to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the dry white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Let the wine simmer and reduce by half.
- 5
Return the rabbit pieces to the pot. Add the chicken broth, prunes, and pine nuts. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rabbit is tender.
- 6
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 7
Serve hot, with the sauce spooned over the rabbit. This dish is traditionally served with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the rabbit in white wine with some herbs (like thyme and rosemary) for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- ✓If the sauce is too thin, you can remove the rabbit and vegetables and simmer the sauce uncovered until it reaches your desired consistency.
- ✓Pine nuts can be lightly toasted in a dry pan before adding for an extra layer of flavor and crunch.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary to the stew while it simmers for added aromatic complexity.
- A splash of brandy or cognac can be added with the white wine for an extra layer of richness.