Fricassee

Rabbit fricassee is a traditional dish of French cuisine, consisting of stewed meat in a white sauce. In the most classic version, the rabbit's carcass, with bones included, is cut into medium-sized pieces, lightly browned in butter until golden, sprinkled with flour, and stewed until done in broth or cream (sometimes both). The dish can be enhanced with the addition of fresh or frozen green peas, capers, and finely chopped mushrooms. Before serving, the fricassee is sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.