Flavorful Albanian Rabbit with Rice Recipe - Comfort Food Delight

Name: Flavorful Albanian Rabbit with Rice Recipe - Comfort Food Delight
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Rabbit (Use a whole rabbit, cut into 6-8 pieces.); 3 tbsp Olive oil; 2 large Onion (chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 400 g can Crushed tomatoes; 750 ml Chicken or vegetable broth (You can use water instead, but broth adds more flavor.); 2 cups Rice (Arborio or short-grain, rinse before use if preferred.); 1 tsp Salt (to taste); 1/2 tsp Black pepper (to taste); 1 tsp Paprika (Sweet or smoked paprika can be used.); 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Learn to prepare a traditional Albanian-style rabbit and rice dish. This hearty and flavorful recipe features tender rabbit slow-cooked with aromatic onions, rich tomato sauce, and perfectly seasoned rice, creating a comforting and satisfying meal for the whole family.

#Rabbit

#Rice

#Albanian Food

#Main Course

#Comfort Food

#Stew

#Tomato Sauce

#Easy Recipe

Cooked Rabbit Pieces Ready for Sauce

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

Cook Time

2h 25m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Albanian

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

45g

Protein

60g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Aromatic Onions and Garlic Sautéing

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Rabbit and Rice Simmering Together

Instructions

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1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add rabbit pieces and brown them on all sides until golden. Remove rabbit and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add rabbit pieces and brown them on all sides until golden. Remove rabbit and set aside.
10m
Browning the rabbit adds depth of flavor and creates a nice crust.
2
In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
8m
Don't burn the garlic; it can become bitter quickly.

3
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
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Cooking tomato paste briefly deepens its flavor and color.
4
Return the browned rabbit pieces to the pot. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the rabbit is tender.
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Return the browned rabbit pieces to the pot. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the rabbit is tender.
1h 15m
Ensure the rabbit is fully submerged for even cooking. Adjust liquid if necessary.
5
Remove rabbit from the pot and set aside. Skim any excess fat from the sauce. Add rice to the simmering sauce, stir well, and ensure rice is submerged. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
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Remove rabbit from the pot and set aside. Skim any excess fat from the sauce. Add rice to the simmering sauce, stir well, and ensure rice is submerged. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
20m
Stirring occasionally will prevent rice from sticking to the bottom. For a creamier dish, add more broth gradually.

6
Gently return the rabbit pieces to the pot with the cooked rice. Stir carefully to combine. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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Gently return the rabbit pieces to the pot with the cooked rice. Stir carefully to combine. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.