Arroz A La Canaria Con Conejo (canarian Style Rice With Rabbit)

Arroz a la Canaria con Conejo, or Canarian Style Rice with Rabbit, is a traditional dish from the Canary Islands known for its rich flavors and hearty ingredients.

Arroz A La Canaria Con Conejo (canarian Style Rice With Rabbit)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs rabbit, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups bomba or calasparra rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, grated
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Season the rabbit pieces with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika.
  2. In a large paella pan or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the rabbit pieces and brown on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
  5. Add the grated tomato, saffron threads, and rice, stirring to coat the rice in the oil and vegetables.
  6. Pour in the white wine and cook until it has evaporated.
  7. Return the rabbit pieces to the pan and pour in the chicken broth.
  8. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the rabbit is cooked through.
  9. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
  10. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
400 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Paella pan or deep skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stove Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Arroz a la Canaria con Conejo with a side of Canarian wrinkly potatoes and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, you can add a drizzle of homemade mojo sauce over the rice before serving.

Cost

$20