Στιφάδο Ψιψινίστικο | Rabbit Stifado

Tender rabbit stewed with onions, wine, and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• 1 kg rabbit
• 500 grams pearl onions
• 375 ml red wine
• 0.5 cup tomato puree
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 pieces bay leaves
• 5 pieces allspice berries
• 4 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Marinate rabbit in wine, garlic, and spices overnight.
2. Drain, reserve marinade, and brown rabbit pieces in olive oil.
3. Sauté pearl onions till caramelized, add rabbit and tomato puree.
4. Pour reserved marinade and simmer covered for 3 hours.
5. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with hearty bread.

Chef's tips

• Pearl onions add sweetness; do not skip them.
• Deglaze with extra wine for a deeper flavor.