Rabbit Fricassee Cuban-Style

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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!

Submitted by YAELIE24
Updated on April 4, 2021
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

578 Calories
22g Fat
46g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 578
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 1045mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 48g 96%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 1119mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.