1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)
1/4 cup butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 med. onion, sliced thin
1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
1 1/4 cups light cream
1 tbsp. brown mustard (e.g. Gulden's) or Poupon Dijon
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Mix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hrs.,
turning meat occasionally. Remove armadillo and reserve marinade.
Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces. Pour in marinade and
bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 - 1
1/4 hours.) Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed
platter.
Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and
stir in this mixture a little at a time. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling,
and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo. Serve with steamed rice.