Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Cookinero 12 November 2022

Potato gratin, it seems to me, is the most winter dish. It's hearty, delicious, and easy to prepare. I had champignons and a few sprigs of thyme, I also decided to identify them in gratin. And what can I tell you?! He only benefited from it! Well, so that one gratin would not be bored on my large plate, I supplemented it with stewed rabbit. Since the dish is composite, we will make it in parts: first “Gratin”, then “Rabbit”.

How to cook Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Step 1

Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Wash and peel potatoes, carrots and celery root.

Step 2

Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Cut everything into thin circles (slices). Or pass through a food processor with a special nozzle.

Step 3

Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Grease a baking dish with odorless vegetable oil. Put carrots on the bottom of the mold, put potatoes and celery on top, salt or sprinkle with spices.

Step 4

Cover the form with foil and put in the oven preheated to 200 degrees. Under the foil, vegetables will cook like in an oven - languish. It takes me about 30 minutes, but of course it all depends on the number of layers and the nature of your oven.

Step 5

Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Wash the mushrooms, dry with a paper towel, cut across and fry over high heat until tender.

Step 6

Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Grate the cheese on a fine grater, chop the garlic or pass through a garlic crusher. Mix cheese with garlic.

Step 7

Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust

Remove the semi-cooked vegetables from the oven, remove the foil and put back in the oven on the grill mode so that the potatoes are browned. Then take it out again, put the mushrooms on top and sprinkle with cheese mixed with garlic. Return to oven and bake until cheese is completely melted.

Step 8

While the gratin is languishing in the oven, let's cook the rabbit, or rather its paws. It is better to take the front paws, but the hind ones are also good.

Step 9

Wash, dry with paper towels and fry in a slow cooker on the "Frying" program for several minutes on both sides. If you don't really like to fry, then you can not fry.

Step 10

Coat with mustard and spices, add white wine and simmer on the “Stewing” program until tender. It usually takes about 20 minutes, but it all depends on your multicooker.

Step 11

Divide the finished gratin into portions and serve with rabbit and pickled French gherkins, garnish with lingonberries and a sprig of dill.

Braised rabbit in French style with gratin and cheese crust - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Absolutely! Feel free to swap out celery root for parsnip or add other root vegetables like sweet potatoes. Just keep the slicing consistent for even cooking.
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to keep the rabbit and gratin in separate airtight containers for best results.
To make it vegetarian, omit the rabbit entirely. You could add sautéed lentils or white beans to the gratin for added protein and heartiness.
Don't overcrowd the baking dish. Ensuring the potato slices are in a single layer as much as possible allows for better browning. Patting the slices dry before arranging them can also help remove extra moisture.
A crisp, dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio complements the richness of the dish and the gaminess of the rabbit.
The gratin can be frozen, but the texture of the potatoes may change slightly upon thawing. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. It's best to freeze before baking the cheese topping. Add the cheese when reheating in the oven.
Simply halve or quarter all the ingredient amounts, ensuring you use a smaller baking dish to maintain the correct layer thickness for the gratin. Reduce the braising liquid proportionally.
You can braise the rabbit in a Dutch oven on the stovetop. After browning, add the wine and spices, then simmer on low heat, covered, until tender (45-60 minutes).
Cornichons are the best substitute if French gherkins (cornichons) are unavailable. Dill pickles or even pickled onions could also work in a pinch.

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