This unusual dish comes from Colombia. The rabbit is stewed in a lightly spiced tomato sauce, and when it is almost ready, coconut milk is stirred in to enrich the sauce.

Steps

1. Wash the rabbit under cold water, then pat the pieces dry. Combine the garlic, paprika, and cumin in a bowl, and rub the mixture all over the rabbit. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion slices, and cook for 5 minutes, until tender. Remove the onion with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add the rabbit to the oil remaining in the pan, season, and cook until golden. Do this over a very low heat to avoid burning the spices.
4. Return the onion slices to the pan and add the bay leaf. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Stir in the coconut milk. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for a further 15 minutes, until the rabbit is tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve immediately, with white rice or boiled potatoes.