Fried Rabbit with Herbs

The fried rabbit with herbs is a rustic dish that combines the tradition of rabbit meat with a crispy herb-flavored breading. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 1 rabbit, cut into pieces
• Flour, as needed for dredging
• 2 eggs
• Breadcrumbs, as needed
• Herbs: rosemary, sage, garlic powder, thyme, according to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying (olive oil for a more rustic taste or seed oil for a more neutral frying)

Preparation

1. Clean the pieces of rabbit well and dry them. Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Flavor the breadcrumbs with the aromatic herbs you prefer: finely chopped rosemary and sage, a pinch of garlic powder, and thyme. Season the flavored breadcrumbs with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Lightly flour the rabbit pieces, then dip them in the egg and finally in the flavored breadcrumbs, making sure it adheres well.

3. In a large frying pan, heat plenty of oil. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), fry the rabbit pieces until they are golden and crispy on all sides.

4. Drain the rabbit pieces on paper towels to remove excess oil.

5. Serve the fried rabbit hot, perhaps accompanied by a fresh seasonal salad or roasted potatoes.

Curiosity

Rabbit has long been a valued meat in Italian cuisine, particularly in rural areas where rabbit farming was economical and sustainable. Fried rabbit with herbs, in particular, is a dish that enhances the sweetness and tenderness of this meat thanks to the crunchiness of the breading and the aromas of the aromatic herbs used.