Name: Herb-crumbed lambs brains
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 sets lamb brains (600g); 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon; 1 litre (4 cups) water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour; 1 cup (70g) stale breadcrumbs; 1 egg, beaten lightly; 2 green onions, chopped finely; 2 tablespoon milk vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Ingredients

6 sets lamb brains (600g)

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

1 litre (4 cups) water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup (35g) plain flour

1 cup (70g) stale breadcrumbs

1 egg, beaten lightly

2 green onions, chopped finely

2 tablespoon milk vegetable oil, for deep-frying

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

1.Remove brain stem by pulling away gently with fingers; divide each set of brains into two lobes. Place in large bowl, cover with cold water; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Drain.

2.Place brains in medium saucepan with the water, juice and salt; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain; cool 10 minutes.

3.Combine breadcrumbs, onion, herbs and pepper in large bowl. Coat brains in flour; shake away excess. Dip brains in combined egg and milk, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.

4.Heat oil in large saucepan; deep-fry brains, in batches, until browned lightly. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with a small side salad

Steps 1 and 2 can be completed up to a day ahead of time, but instead of draining the brains after simmering, they should be cooled in the liquid and refrigerated until needed. Drain them well and pat dry on paper towels before proceeding with crumbing and frying.
Note

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