Istanbul Fried Veal Brain Recipe
Delicious change of pace mdish. Ate this at a party in Istanbul & then had it several more times over a period of 8 years.
Summary
Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Main IngredientMeat
Ingredients
1 ea Veal brain
2 ea Eggs
2 tb Flour
3 oz Olive or sunflower oil
1 tb Cider vinegar
1/2 ea Lemon
1 qt Water
Salt & pepepr to taste
Directions
Soak brain in salt water for 1 hr.
Remove inner membrane.
Boil water with salt & vinegar.
Add brain to boiling water & cook for about 15-20 mins.
Remove & place in a bowl of cold water until cool.
Remove & dry with paper towel.
Cut brain in half.
Slice brain 1/2's into 1/2" pieces.
Whisk eggs with 1 ts flour in a small bowl.
Place brain pieces in remaining flour & then dip in egg mixture.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Place on paper towel to absorb oil.
Sprinkle black pepper over pieces & serve hot.
Remove inner membrane.
Boil water with salt & vinegar.
Add brain to boiling water & cook for about 15-20 mins.
Remove & place in a bowl of cold water until cool.
Remove & dry with paper towel.
Cut brain in half.
Slice brain 1/2's into 1/2" pieces.
Whisk eggs with 1 ts flour in a small bowl.
Place brain pieces in remaining flour & then dip in egg mixture.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Place on paper towel to absorb oil.
Sprinkle black pepper over pieces & serve hot.
