Fenkata (Maltese Stewed Rabbit)

Ingredients

• 1 whole rabbit, jointed
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup peas
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Marinate rabbit pieces in red wine, garlic, and bay leaves for a few hours or overnight.
2. 2Remove rabbit, reserving the marinade, and brown pieces in olive oil.
3. 3Sauté onion in the same pot until softened.
4. 4Stir in tomato paste, return the rabbit, and pour in the reserved marinade.
5. 5Cover and simmer 1 to 1.5 hours until the rabbit is very tender.
6. 6Add potatoes partway through and peas near the end.
7. 7Season to taste and serve with crusty bread.

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