THE CIDER-LACQUER HUNT

(Our Play on Braised Rabbit with Balkan Herbs)

THE CIDER-LACQUER HUNT

Ingredients: 800g Rabbit (chunks), 2 Leeks (sliced), 2 cloves Garlic, 200g Mushrooms, 1 tsp Dried Thyme, 1 tsp Black pepper, 2 Bay leaves, 300ml Dry Cider, 50g Butter, 1 tbsp Honey...

Ingredients

  • 800g Rabbit (chunks)
  • 2 Leeks (sliced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 200g Mushrooms
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 300ml Dry Cider
  • 50g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Honey

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear rabbit in oil until charred and golden; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté leeks and mushrooms in butter until soft.
  3. The Bloom Add spices and honey with a 40ml splash of cider; the steam will release the perfume.
  4. The Swell Add remaining cider; return meat. Simmer covered for 30 minutes until tender.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive hit of raw fresh parsley matchsticks.

Cuisine: Balkan

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