Rabbit Fricasee Recipe

• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 2 x rabbits rinsed, and
•     cut into 8 pcs each
• 1 Tbsp. Essence
•     (see Bayou Blast recipe)
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. minced yellow onions
• 1 c. minced celery
• 1/2 c. minced green bell peppers
• 1 1/2 c. minced tomatoes
• 2 x green onions minced
•     (green and white parts separated)
• 4 x garlic cloves chopped
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 4 c. chicken stock or possibly broth plus
•     more if necessary
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
•     Cooked white rice for serving

Directions