Country rabbit cutlets with herbs and parmesan

4 servings

40 minutes

Country-style rabbit cutlets with aromatic herbs and parmesan are a tender and fragrant dish of European cuisine that embodies the traditions of home cooking. The origins of this recipe trace back to rural areas where fresh ingredients and simple yet exquisite flavor combinations formed the basis of culinary art. Rabbit meat gives the cutlets lightness and special tenderness, while quail eggs and cream add a velvety texture. Celery and parsley fill the dish with freshness, while parmesan adds zest and richness. The cutlets are fried to a golden crust while remaining juicy and aromatic inside. They pair perfectly with light sides like vegetables or mashed potatoes and wonderfully complement a festive table, turning an ordinary dinner into a true gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 394.5
• Proteins: 28.9g
• Fats: 29g
• Carbohydrates: 4.2g

Ingredients

• Celery greens: 5 stem
• Rabbit fillet: 400 g
• Parsley: 0.5 bunch
• Cream 10%: 50 ml
• Stale white bread: 1 pc
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Quail egg: 6 pc
• Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the rabbit fillet into small pieces and place it in a blender, add celery greens and parsley leaves, and pulse 3-4 times until it reaches a minced consistency.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rabbit fillet: 400 g
   • Celery greens: 5 stem
   • Parsley: 0.5 bunch

2. Break a piece of white stale bread by hand, place it in a small bowl, and pour low-fat cream over it. Let it sit for four to five minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Stale white bread: 1 piece
   • Cream 10%: 50 ml

3. Add fresh quail eggs to the rabbit meat mixture and pulse 3-4 times. The mixture will gradually become more uniform and tender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quail egg: 6 pieces

4. Squeeze the soaked bread in cream slightly, add it to the blender, and blend once more.

   Required ingredients:

   • Stale white bread: 1 piece

5. Grate the Parmesan on a fine grater and add it to the blender. Lightly salt and pepper to taste, then blend one last time. The consistency of the finished filling should be uniform and airy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Shape the resulting minced meat into equal patties. To prevent the minced meat from sticking too much to your hands, you can periodically wet them with warm water.

7. In a small pan, heat olive oil and fry the patties on medium heat on both sides until a nice golden crust forms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons

8. Place the cooked cutlets on paper towels to absorb excess fat. Then transfer to a plate and serve hot.