Criadillas Rebozadas - Battered Bull Fries |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A famous Andalucian recipe pronounced cree-a-DEE-ahs. Serve these crispy, golden gems with lemon wedges. Small portions may be served as tapas. Cooking time is approximate. Ingredients:
1 lb bull testicles |
2 lemons, juice of |
1 egg, beaten |
flour |
breadcrumbs |
pepper |
olive oil, for frying (about 1/4-inch in the frying pan) |
salt |
Directions:
1. Rinse the fries and soak in acidulated water (water with lemon juice added) for an hour to remove the blood.
2. Remove from water; remove and discard the surrounding membrane and drizzle with lemon juice.
3. Place in a metal sieve or colander; scald in a pan of boiling water briefly (about half a minute), then remove and dry.
4. Slice the fries into 1/4 fillets and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Coat the fries in flour; then dip in egg and finally roll in breadcrumbs.
6. Preheat oil to 375F and cook fries in hot oil until golden brown.
7. Serve immediately.
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