Tortilla de Sesos (Calf Brains Omelet)
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Source: Anonymous, 1921
Ingredients
- 1 whole calf brain (seso)
- salt
- vinegar
- 1 sprig parsley (perejil)
- 1 whole onion (cebolla)
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Clean the calf brain of the thin membrane covering it.
- Bring a pot of water to boil and add salt, vinegar, parsley, and onion.
- Place the brain in this liquid and cook through.
- Once cooked, remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and cut into small pieces.
- Combine the brain pieces with the beaten eggs and cook as you would a regular tortilla (omelet), until the eggs are set.