Hollow Brains (Fried Croquettes)

Ingredients

• brains (sesos)
• water
• salt
• 2 tablespoons flour (flor)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 poco milk
• 2 egg whites
• oil (abundante)
• parsley or watercress sprigs

Instructions

1. Clean the brains thoroughly of the membrane covering them. Cook in salted water until tender, then cool completely and cut into small pieces.
2. Prepare a batter by mixing the flour, egg yolks, milk, and salt. Just before frying, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them into the batter.
3. Take a spoonful of batter, place a small piece of brain in the center, and carefully drop into very hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy.
4. Arrange on a serving platter lined with a napkin, garnishing with sprigs of parsley or watercress. The author notes this fried preparation is also excellent made with small pieces of chicken breast or poultry instead of brain.