Brains in batter

Cook unusual foods! It's very tasty! Brains in batter is a ruddy snack that will not leave anyone indifferent. The dish is so interesting that it is impossible to make out what kind of product is served. The pieces are juicy, tender, taste a little like fish. Not every housewife knows that such an unusual product can be cooked like this! And don't let the name confuse you, in fact, the dish turns out very tasty. Although brains are called offal, after trying out this dish they will seem like a real delicacy!
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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 30 % 11 g
Fats 43 % 16 g
Carbohydrates 27 % 10 g
220 kcal
GI: 0 / 0 / 100

Cooking method

Cooking time: 1 h 20 min

Not everyone knows that such a by-product as brains can be cooked and eaten. Brains don't look bad enough, they have a pale pink color, dense texture. If there is a darkened product on sale, with blood clots or a damaged shell, then it is better to refuse such a purchase. Only by choosing a high-quality by-product, the finished dish will be delicious.

Brains do not possess a large number of useful substances, for that they are rich in phosphorus, vitamins of group B, PP, E. Dishes from this offal are not for every day, but for a variety of menus - the very thing.

1. My brains are thoroughly washed in running water. Then we put it in a bowl with cold water, leave it for a while. By soaking the brains in cold water, you can easily and effortlessly remove the shell from them. The prepared by-product is cut into pieces.

2. We put the brains on the work surface in one layer, salt and pepper to taste. If desired, you can sprinkle with freshly squeezed lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, but this is not necessary.

3. Pour the flour into a flat plate. Each piece of brains is lowered into a plate, breaded on all sides in flour.

4. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan, send it to the fire. Vegetable oil can be any to taste: olive, corn or sunflower. It is better to give preference to a refined product.

5. We put pieces of brains in the heated oil. If the pan is not small, all the pieces will fit at one time. Otherwise, you will have to divide the blanks into two batches.

6. Fry the brains on both sides until golden brown. It will take about 10-12 minutes.

We serve the dish on the table in a cold form, garnished with herbs if desired.

Bon appetit!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Ground black pepper - 255   kcal/100g
  • Vegetable oil - 873   kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0   kcal/100g
  • Wheat flour - 325   kcal/100g
  • Fresh frozen soup greens in a package - 41   kcal/100g
  • Greenery - 41   kcal/100g
  • Beef brains - 124   kcal/100g

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