Rabbit with saffron and cumin

Posted By Newfie2007.

Ingredients.

1 rabbit (about 1200 gr)
4 large dry onions
2 grated garlic cloves
1 Tbsp cumin
1 gr saffron
1 cup white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp paprika
2 bay leaves
5-6 fresh thyme stalks or 1 Tbsp dry thyme
salt & pepper

Directions.

Cut rabbit, wash and place in deep pan with spices, thyme, wine and olive oil. Put in refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours to marinate.
Slice onions thinly and saute in olive oil with garlic. When they soften, strain rabbit from marinade and add in the pot. Stir over high heat to saute meat on all sides.
Add in pot the liquids from marinade, a cup of water and lower heat. Simmer for at least 1 hour and add water if needed.