Brain Fritters

Origin: Paris, France

Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Poach the calf's brains in an ordinary court-bouillon (aromatic stock). Slice them into escalopes as regular and uniform as possible.
  2. Marinade the slices for 20 minutes with oil, lemon juice, and fine herbs.
  3. At the moment of cooking, dip each escalope into ordinary frying batter, then plunge into hot deep oil. Maintain a crisp, golden coating.

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