THE LAUREL-WINE HUNT

(Our Play on Rabbit with Garlic & Bay / Coelho à Portuguesa)

THE LAUREL-WINE HUNT

Ingredients: 800g Rabbit or Chicken (chunks), 6 cloves Garlic (smashed), 6 Bay leaves (torn), 100g Bacon (diced), 1 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Salt, 200ml White wine, 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar...

Ingredients

  • 800g Rabbit or Chicken (chunks)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (smashed)
  • 6 Bay leaves (torn)
  • 100g Bacon (diced)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 200ml White wine
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry bacon until crispy; add meat chunks and sear on high heat until charred. remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté garlic and bay leaves in the fat until the garlic is golden.
  3. The Bloom Add spices with a 40ml splash of wine; the steam will release the woody bay perfume.
  4. The Swell Add remaining wine and vinegar; return meat. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive hit of raw fresh parsley matchsticks.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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