Conill amb Pinyons (Rabbit with Pine Nuts)
A rustic and flavorful Andorran dish featuring tender rabbit braised with aromatic herbs and the subtle sweetness of pine nuts.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Rabbit(cut into 8 pieces)
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 medium Onions(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 400 g Tomatoes(crushed)
- 200 ml Dry white wine
- 250 ml Chicken broth
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 50 g Pine nuts(toasted)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the rabbit pieces 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. Remove the rabbit and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, rosemary, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Return the browned rabbit pieces to the pot. Ensure they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for about 1 hour, or until the rabbit is tender.
- 7
Remove the lid for the last 15 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir in the toasted pine nuts just before serving.
- 8
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toasting the pine nuts brings out their flavor and aroma.
- ✓Ensure the rabbit is well-browned for a richer taste.
- ✓This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
🔄 Variations
- Add a bay leaf during the simmering process for extra depth of flavor.
- A splash of brandy can be added with the white wine for a more complex sauce.