RICHMOND, Va - Executive Chef Steven Sowell of The Hound's Tale had our tails wagging this morning with his take on braised rabbit. Paired with fresh pasta, pecorino cheese and sun dried tomatoes the dish is a savory recipe to recreate at your next dinner party.
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Braised Rabbit
Rabbit: Serves 4
4 Pc Braised Legs
2 oz Pecorino Cheese
2 oz Butter
6 oz Cavatelli Pasta
2 oz Green Peas
2 oz Sundried Tomatoes
2 oz Roasted Mushrooms
Braised Rabbit:
2 oz Onion chopped
1oz Carrot chopped
1oz Celery Chopped
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 Bunch Fresh Thyme
1/2 Bunch Fresh Rosemary
1 head Garlic split
4 oz Marsala Wine
Salt and Pepper
1 Qt Chicken Broth
Method:
Sear Rabbit in Vegetable Oil and remove. Add Vegetables and sweat. Deglaze with marsala and add Chicken Stock. Replace rabbit leg to broth and bring to a boil. Place in 350 degree oven for 1.5 Hours.
Pasta Dough:
3/4 Cup OO Flour
3/4 Cup Semolina Flour
2 Whole Eggs
1 Tbl EVOO
1 Pinch Salt