method
1. Prepare the sweetbreads as for Sweetbreads Bourgeoise.
2. Put them in a pan, with just enough stock to cover them; add the butter and the lemon juice.
3. Heat to boiling point, cover the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
4. Leave the sweetbreads to cool in the stock. When cool, drain.
5. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
6. Beat the egg until liquid.
7. Dip the sweetbreads in the seasoned flour, then coat them with the beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
8. Heat the butter or bacon fat in a frying pan and fry the crumbed sweetbreads for about 8 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
9. Lift them out and drain.
10. Serve the fried sweetbreads with sauteed mushrooms and the Cucumber sauce.
serving amount
serves 6
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