Roasted Rabbit with Lotus Root
Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour. Rabbit is such a lean, delicate meat that roasts beautifully with aromatic herbs and earthy lotus root, which is packed with fiber and vitamin C for a healthy boost. The white wine and mustard create a gorgeous pan sauce that brings everything together, and honestly, the whole dish feels far more impressive than the minimal effort required. It's the kind of meal that makes you feel like you've done something special in the kitchen without actually spending much time there.
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Ingredients
- 1½ kgrabbit(cut into 8 pieces, patted dry)
- 500 glotus root(peeled and sliced 1cm thick)
- 5 tablespoonsolive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 200 mlwhite wine
- 250 mlchicken stock
- 3shallots(thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoonsdijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoonssea salt
- ¾ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Season rabbit pieces generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Tip: Pat the rabbit very dry before seasoning to ensure better browning.
- 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the rabbit pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; work in two batches for even browning.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the sliced shallots and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Tip: Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan to build flavor.
- 4
Stir in the Dijon mustard, then deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping to incorporate all the flavorful bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
Tip: The mustard adds a subtle tang that complements rabbit beautifully.
- 5
Return the rabbit to the skillet, nestling the pieces among the aromatics. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs, then pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
Tip: The liquid should partially cover the rabbit for even cooking.
- 6
Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, toss lotus root slices with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a separate baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy at the edges.
Tip: Roast the lotus root in the same oven alongside the rabbit for timing convenience.
- 8
Remove the rabbit from the oven and stir in the butter. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. The rabbit should be tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Tip: If the sauce seems too thin, simmer on the stovetop for 5 minutes to reduce and concentrate flavors.
- 9
Arrange the rabbit pieces on serving plates, spoon the pan sauce over the top, and garnish with the roasted lotus root chips and fresh herbs.
Tip: Serve immediately while the lotus root maintains its crispy texture.
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