Rabbit Fricassee Cuban-Style

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!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 578 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.