Top 10 Delicious Rabbit Meat Dishes and Easy Recipes to Try at Home

As the saying goes, "Grilling comes first, frying second, stir-frying third, and stewing fourth," highlighting the distinct flavors of grilled food. That's why Mustard Grilled Rabbit is a must-try dish!

Ingredients:

• One medium-sized rabbit (preferably pre-prepared to save time on cleaning).
• Mustard: 80g
• Herb leaves, 10 garlic cloves (with skins on)
• White wine: 200ml
• Salt, pepper

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients - Clean the rabbit thoroughly by removing the innards and washing it with a mixture of white wine and ginger to remove any unpleasant odor (avoid using just water as it will make the meat taste off).

• Step 2: Cooking process.
  • Place 80g of mustard in a bowl, add some salt and pepper to taste, and mix well. Coat the rabbit with this mixture and let it marinate for about an hour before placing it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the rabbit and place it on a metal tray. Brush some olive oil over the rabbit and return it to the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic cloves, herb leaves, and 200ml of white wine to the oven, and roast for another 20 minutes until it's fully cooked and ready to serve.
  • You can also grill the rabbit over charcoal for a richer flavor, but be mindful that it may dry out. To prevent this, occasionally baste the rabbit with a mixture of 1 Maggi cube (or 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder), 200ml of hot water, and a little olive oil.

For added moisture, you can wrap the rabbit with thin slices of pork belly. On a cool day, enjoying this Mustard Grilled Rabbit with a glass of aromatic wine and friends is absolutely delightful.

Rabbit meat offers a variety of ways to be cooked, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills. Next, Mytour will share with you how to prepare Sesame-Crusted Fried Rabbit!

Ingredients:

• 1 rabbit (preferably a male with a black-and-white coat)
• Roasted white sesame seeds
• Lemongrass, garlic, and onions
• Eggs
• Salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, sugar
• Ginger, white wine, lime, chili, rice flour, fresh herbs, and optionally coconut water for extra richness

Instructions:

• Step 1: Preparation
  • Remove the rabbit's skin, clean out the innards, and wash the meat with a mixture of white wine and ginger to remove any unwanted odor.
  • Debone the rabbit by removing the ribs, thigh, and lower leg bones.
  • Cut the rabbit into pieces about 4-5 cm wide.

• Step 2: Marinate the meat
  • Marinate the rabbit pieces with salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, sugar, oyster sauce, white wine, onion essence, garlic essence, lemongrass essence, and rice flour for 15 minutes.
  • Prepare a bowl with beaten eggs, flour, rice flour, mashed roasted sesame seeds, and optionally add some coconut water for creaminess.

• Step 3: Cooking - Heat oil in a pan to 70-80°C. Dip each piece of rabbit into the egg mixture and fry until golden. Fry twice for extra crispiness, maintaining a low heat while cooking, and increase the temperature at the end to drain the oil before removing the meat from the pan.

• Step 4: Serve on a plate, sprinkle roasted peanuts on top, garnish with fresh herbs, and dip in sweet and sour sauce.

The final dish features perfectly golden, tender rabbit meat with sesame seeds crusted on the outside. This Sesame-Crusted Fried Rabbit is easy to prepare yet full of delicious and unique flavors, sure to be a hit with your family!

Stir-Fried Rabbit with Coconut and Curry is a delicious dish that will surely captivate anyone who tries it. If you've never had it before, it's time to give it a go! It's simple to prepare yet bursting with unique flavors.

Ingredients:

• 700g of rabbit meat
• 100g of pre-grated coconut (available at most markets)
• 1 onion
• 1 long chili pepper
• Garlic, lemongrass, cilantro
• Seasonings: oyster sauce, seasoning powder, cooking oil, curry powder

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.
  • Rub the fresh rabbit meat with wine and ginger to remove any gamey smell, then wash it clean. Be sure not to use plain water as it will make the meat too strong in flavor. Afterward, debone the rabbit and separate the meat from the bones, letting it drain well.
  • Peel the onion, slice it into wedges, soak it in water, and let it drain. Tip: If you refrigerate the onion for 30 minutes before cutting, it won’t make your eyes tear up.
  • Wash the chili, remove the stem and seeds, and cut it into diagonal pieces. Peel the garlic, clean the lemongrass, smash it, and chop it finely.
  • Grate the coconut and place it in a bowl. Add warm water, squeeze to extract the coconut milk, and repeat until all the milk is extracted, then discard any remaining coconut pulp.

• Step 2: Marinate the rabbit meat – Place the rabbit in a bowl, and mix it with a tablespoon of oyster sauce, a teaspoon of curry powder, minced garlic, and other seasonings. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.

• Step 3: Cook the dish – Heat oil in a pan, then sauté garlic, lemongrass, and chili in the hot oil until fragrant and golden. Add the marinated rabbit and stir-fry until the meat is cooked through. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Once the rabbit is tender, remove from heat and serve.

Note: Avoid overcooking the rabbit as it will lose its tenderness and become tough. It’s best to stir-fry quickly and evenly to retain the natural flavors of the meat.

Rabbit meat is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients, especially when paired with nutrient-rich mushrooms. This stir-fried rabbit with mushrooms is a perfect dish for family gatherings and is sure to please everyone.

Ingredients:

• Rabbit meat
• Shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, button mushrooms, carrots, baby corn
• Cooking oil, minced garlic, ginger, wine, pepper
• Seasoning: MSG, salt, sugar, chili sauce

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
  • Wash the rabbit meat thoroughly, then marinate it with crushed ginger and white wine for 5 minutes to eliminate any gamey odor. Rinse it again with clean water after marinating.
  • Slice the rabbit into bite-sized pieces.
  • Next, prepare the other ingredients: mince the garlic, wash the mushrooms and cut them into quarters. Peel and slice the carrot thinly or cut it into flower-shaped slices. Blanch the baby corn, mushrooms, and carrots in hot water to help them absorb the seasonings more effectively.

• Step 2: Cooking – Heat a pan with oil, then sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the rabbit meat and stir-fry until it turns golden. Once the meat is sealed, toss in the mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry quickly. Add the seasonings to taste and cook for a few more minutes before turning off the heat.

• Step 3: Serve – Transfer the stir-fried rabbit and mushrooms onto a plate, garnish with fresh cilantro, and sprinkle with some pepper for extra aroma.

This stir-fried rabbit with mushrooms is not only easy to make but also a great match with steamed rice, offering a satisfying and savory meal.

If you're looking for something new to spice up your family's meals, give roti rabbit a try. It's a flavorful and unique dish that's sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-prepared rabbit
• 2 teaspoons of five-spice powder
• 3 star anise, 1 small cinnamon stick
• 3 garlic cloves
• Seasoning: MSG, salt, fish sauce, pepper, cooking oil
• 1 coconut
• 1 tablespoon white wine

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.
  • Wash the rabbit thoroughly with some white wine, then let it drain. Cut the rabbit into 4 or smaller pieces, depending on your preference.
  • Peel and finely chop the garlic. Marinate the rabbit with garlic, five-spice powder, pepper, MSG, and fish sauce to infuse the flavors.

• Step 2: Cooking – Heat a pan with some oil and sear the rabbit pieces to lock in the juices. Once seared, set the rabbit aside. In the same pan, add more oil, star anise, cinnamon, and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant, then return the rabbit to the pan and stir everything together.

• Step 3: Final Touch – Add the coconut water and white wine to the pan, and let it simmer on low heat until the rabbit becomes tender. For a deeper color, you can add a tablespoon of annatto or caramel coloring. Once the sauce thickens, taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve hot with rice or bread.

The tender, flavorful rabbit paired with the aromatic spices of star anise and cinnamon is sure to delight your family.

Stir-Fried Rabbit with Lemongrass and Chili is a simple yet delicious dish, made with easily available ingredients. The tender rabbit meat blends perfectly with the bold, spicy aroma of lemongrass and chili, making it a great snack or appetizer to enjoy with friends.

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-prepared rabbit
• 1 packet of curry powder
• Lemongrass, chili, shallots, garlic, ginger
• White wine
• Seasonings: fish sauce, salt, MSG, seasoning powder, pepper, cooking oil, oyster sauce

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.
  • After cleaning the rabbit, cut it into small, bite-sized pieces. Place the rabbit in a bowl and massage with crushed ginger and white wine to eliminate the gamey odor.
  • Wash the lemongrass, chili, shallots, and garlic. Slice the chili, chop the shallots and garlic finely, and slice half of the lemongrass thinly, while cutting the other half into diagonal pieces.
  • Mix all the seasonings, curry powder, chopped shallots, and garlic with the rabbit. Let it marinate for 30-45 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor. Adjust seasoning to suit your taste.

• Step 2: Cooking – Heat some oil in a pan, add the shallots, garlic, and lemongrass. Sauté until fragrant. Then, add the marinated rabbit and stir-fry quickly, ensuring even cooking. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Continue to stir-fry until the rabbit is cooked through.

• Step 3: Once the rabbit is cooked, remove from heat. Plate the dish and garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro and lettuce for extra flavor.

Note: When stir-frying the rabbit, be sure to move quickly to avoid overcooking the lemongrass and chili, which can lose their flavor if left too long. Cutting the rabbit into smaller pieces ensures it cooks faster and evenly.

If you're looking for a change from traditional rabbit dishes like stewed rabbit or stir-fried rabbit, why not try something unique? Grilled rabbit over charcoal, or Grilled Rabbit, is a perfect alternative for a delicious and flavorful meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 rabbit
• Lemongrass, chili, garlic, shallots, ginger, white wine
• Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, salt, seasoning powder, pepper, lime

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
  • Clean the rabbit thoroughly, then rub with white wine and crushed ginger to remove any odor. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinse it well.
  • Chop the lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and chili finely.
  • After cleaning the rabbit, marinate it with the chopped ingredients, seasoning powder, salt, fish sauce, pepper, and sugar. Massage the seasonings into the meat and let it marinate for 1-2 hours (longer if possible for deeper flavor).
• Step 2: Prepare the grill – Light your charcoal, making sure to use a clean and safe setup. Place the rabbit on the grill and cook over medium heat. Avoid using high flames to prevent burning the meat.
• Step 3: When the rabbit is cooked, cut it into bite-sized pieces, plate it, and garnish with sliced shallots and fresh lettuce. Serve with a side of salt and pepper lime for an extra kick.

Grilling rabbit over charcoal is simple, but to achieve the perfect flavor and color, careful attention to the marinating and grilling process is key!

The dish Stewed Rabbit with Tamarind and Fermented Shrimp Paste is a unique variation of the popular "giả cầy" (stewed meat) dish, which is often made with pork. But have you ever tried it with rabbit? This variation uses classic spices like galangal, tamarind, and fermented shrimp paste, but in a special way that gives it a distinctive taste. Today, let's explore how to prepare this stewed rabbit dish!

Ingredients:

• 1 rabbit (about 1-2 kg)
• Garlic, lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, fermented shrimp paste
• Seasonings: MSG, seasoning powder, pepper, fish sauce

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the rabbit
  • Clean the rabbit well, then rub it with coarse salt to eliminate any odor (it’s best to use a pre-prepared rabbit to save time).
  • Wrap the rabbit in foil and roast it over the gas stove to brown the skin, which will enhance the flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to separate the meat, cutting it into bite-sized cubes. Mince the garlic, lemongrass, and galangal, and blend the galangal in a food processor.

• Step 2: Marinate the meat – Place the rabbit in a large bowl and marinate it with garlic, lemongrass, seasoning powder, MSG, fish sauce, tamarind, and fermented shrimp paste. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.

• Step 3: Cooking – Heat a pan and stir-fry the rabbit until it’s browned. Then add a little water and simmer it over low heat until the meat is tender.
• After about 30 minutes, taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Serve the dish hot, garnished and ready to enjoy!

With tender rabbit meat that’s sweet and infused with the tangy flavor of tamarind and the savory fermented shrimp paste, stewed rabbit pairs perfectly with fresh vermicelli!

While beef, pork, and chicken are common meats, rabbit has become a popular and healthy alternative in many households. It is not only delicious but also easy to prepare and quite affordable. Let’s explore how to make steamed rabbit with kaffir lime leaves for a flavorful meal the whole family can enjoy!

Ingredients:

• Rabbit legs and lower body: 700g
• Kaffir lime leaves: 3-5 leaves
• Lemongrass: 2 stalks
• White wine
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, seasoning powder, MSG

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the rabbit
  • Clean the rabbit thoroughly with water, then rinse again with white wine to remove any odor.
  • Separate the legs and body of the rabbit, making small cuts on the thicker parts to help the flavors infuse better and cook more evenly.
  • Wash the kaffir lime leaves and finely chop them. Peel the lemongrass and smash it with the back of a knife.

• Step 2: Marinate the rabbit – Place the rabbit in a bowl and season with half a teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of MSG, half a teaspoon of pepper, along with the chopped kaffir lime leaves and smashed lemongrass. Mix well and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.

• Step 3: Cooking
  • Put the marinated rabbit into a food-safe plastic bag, sealing it tightly.
  • Set up a steaming pot and bring the water to a boil. Place the sealed rabbit bag into the steamer and cook for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, open the lid, flip the bag over, close the lid again, and steam for an additional 12 minutes.
  • Check the rabbit by poking it with chopsticks. If the meat is tender and white (similar to cooked chicken breast), it’s ready.

• Step 4: Plate the rabbit beautifully and serve. Now, it’s ready for everyone to enjoy!

This steamed rabbit dish is not only delicious but also a nutritious option for the whole family. If you haven't tried it yet, give it a go and see why it's becoming a favorite!

Rabbit in red wine sauce, when prepared properly, will surely become a dish you’ll crave over and over again.

Ingredients:

• 1.5kg Rabbit
• 100g Flour
• MSG, Salt
• 2 small cups of White Wine
• Animal Fat
• 1 tsp Ground Pepper
• 3 Tomatoes
• Onion and Garlic

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the rabbit
  • Clean the rabbit, cut into pieces, and marinate with salt, pepper, and one cup of white wine. Let it sit for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  • Peel the onion, crush the garlic, and chop the tomatoes after removing their skins and seeds.

• Step 2: Cooking
  • Heat some oil in a pan and sauté half of the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the rabbit and brown the pieces evenly. Then transfer the rabbit to a large pot, add enough broth to just cover the meat, and bring it to a boil.
  • Next, sauté the remaining onion and garlic, add flour and cook until it turns golden. Add the tomatoes and stir until combined. Season to taste.
  • Take a little of the cooking liquid from the rabbit and add it to the pan to create a sauce. Once the sauce has thickened, pour it over the rabbit and continue cooking until the meat is tender.
  • Once the rabbit is tender, pour in the second cup of white wine and adjust the seasoning to taste. Let it simmer for a few more minutes, then serve hot.

The rabbit is tender, enveloped in a rich, smooth sauce with a deep brown color, perfectly seasoned. This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread or noodles for a satisfying meal.