Traditional Welsh Recipes

Cwningen â Chorbys (Rabbit with Lentils).

An economical and filling farmhouse dish.

Soak the lentils in water overnight. Drain and rinse. Place in a pan with the quartered onion and bacon, cover with water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer until the lentils are tender (approx 1½ hours). Allow to cool and then press through a seive or liquidise. Set oven to 325° F or Mark 3. Dust the rabbit joints with seasoned flour. Melt the fat in a pan and fry until lightly browned, then place in a casserole Fry the chopped onion in the remaining fat until soft then add the stock and bouquet garni. and bring to the boil stirring. Pour over the rabbit, season and cover. Cook fo 1-1½ hours or until the joints are tender, drain off the liquid and add it to the lentil puree, mixing well. Pou back over the rabbit, return to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.

Serves 4