Ingredients:
- 1 calf's head , split in two , brains , eyes & ears removed before scrubbing well with a stiff brush, reserve the tong
- 1 bouquet garni
- paprika , to taste
- lemon juice , to taste
- 2/3 cup madeira wine
Directions:
- After scrubbing the calf's head well rinse it in several lots of water.
- Leave the head to soak in water for at least 6 hours.
- Place the head in a large pot cover with water add salt (to taste), and boquet garni (to taste).
- Bring slowly to a boil and remove any scum which forms.
- Simmer about 3 hours until tender.
- Drain the calf's head, reserve the stock.
- Remove the meat from the bone and cut into 1 cubes.
- Press the cubed meat between 2 plates with a heavy weight on top.
- Cook the tongue separately until tender; drain, cool skin and cut into 1 cubes.
- Brown 4 oz of butter in a saucepan add the prepared veggies and saute for a few minutes.
- Add about 3 pints of strained stock.
- Simmer for about 1-1 1/2 hours and strain.
- In another saucepan with a heavy base melt the remaining 2 oz butter and stir in the flour, stirring until nutty brown.
- Gradually stir in the strained 3 pints of stock.
- Cook over low heat until smooth and thick.
- Season with paprika, lemon juice, tasting as you go and add the madeira.
- Add cubed calf's meat, tongue and the fish balls, meat balls, heat carefully with out boiling until hot.
- Serve in deepsoup bowls garnished with a half boiled egg.
- Have extra Madeira on the table to add to the dish if desired.
- Serve with french bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 248.4 Kcal (1040 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 152.99 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17g | 26% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 123.73mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 250.52mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 228.84mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.31g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 3.56g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4g | 14% | |
| Protein | 10.09g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 54.9mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 152.21 Kcal (637 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 93.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.42g | 26% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 75.82mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 153.51mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 140.23mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.77g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 2.18g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.09g | 14% | |
| Protein | 6.18g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 33.7mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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