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Roasted rabbit with herbs

Roasted rabbit with herbs

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Discover this traditional Peruvian recipe for roasted rabbit, seasoned with fresh herbs and vegetables.

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Recipe from Crystallus0, SingBow (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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“Cuy” is a popular dish in South America, particularly in Peru. Here’s how to prepare it at home.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total2 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$0.68 $0.17 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.03
  • $0.40
  • $0.10
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, wash the rabbits and make a few incisions on their surface to help the flavors penetrate. ≈ 2 min
  2. Prepare a seasoning mixture by combining salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh herbs, and chopped garlic. ≈ 2 min
  3. Apply the seasonings evenly to the surface and inside of the rodent, ensuring that each part is thoroughly coated. ≈ 2 min
  4. Slice the lemons and place them inside the rodent’s enclosure to provide a refreshing scent. ≈ 8 min
  5. Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature (usually between 180 and 200 degrees Celsius).
  6. Place the rabbits in an oven-safe dish. ≈ 3 min
  7. Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake for a certain period of time (the cooking time will depend on the size of the rodent, typically between 1 and 2 hours).
  8. To ensure even cooking of the rodent, it is recommended to turn it regularly. ≈ 3 min
  9. You can also apply a thin layer of olive oil to keep it moisturized. ≈ 3 min
  10. Once the rabbits are cooked and have a golden color, remove them from the oven.
  11. Cut the rodent, place it on a plate, and add any desired accompaniments, and you can enjoy it. ≈ 8 min

The bill

Roasted rabbit with herbs

  • salt and pepper$0.03
  • olive oil$0.40
  • Allium sativum$0.10
  • lemon$0.15

Total$0.68

that's $0.17 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • A whole rodent (make sure it is clean and free of internal organs)
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, etc.)
  • Allium sativum
  • lemon
  • Vegetables (carrot, onion, turnip, etc.)

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