Thursday, October 30, 2008

Crumbed Brains

On the menu today is crumbed brains. I've never cooked brains before! I wonder what the kids will make of them? I'm hoping that they will at least try them. I think Ryan will, not too sure about Caitie though.

I can't even remember what brains taste like though I do adore sweetbreads.................

Here's my ammalgamation of recipes that I found and added all together and made my own. The brains have been soaked and poached and are now waiting in the fridge for the final cooking!

1: Place brains in enough cold water to cover, changing the water every now and then, until the brains are cleansed, about 1-2 hours

2: Remove the skin and membranes

3: Using fresh water, place the brains in a saucepan and add enough to cover plus the juice of a lemon (or 3 tbs mild vinegar), a bay leaf and a little salt.

4: Put the pot on a medium high flame, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat and allow the brains to simmer for 10 minutes

5: Drain the brains and dry them well then cool.

6: After cooling check for any leftover membrane, skin or soft pieces and remove

7: Slice each brain into bite size pieces

8: Dredge in flour, egg and then seasoned breadcrumbs (cajun seasoning, dried parsley, salt and pepper) (cornmeal or savoury biscuit crumbs can be used instead of breadcrumbs)

9: Saute in butter and/or oil until golden

10: Serve with lemon wedges

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Food Glorious Food!

I am so mad....................I wrote an enormous big blog entry today from 10.30am to 3.30pm and the stupid thing disappeared into the ether!

It was all about preserved truffles, real truffles, Caesar's at Erina, pruning bay trees and finding 3 year old's birthday presents! Plus wagyu beef and duck confit!



Now I couldn't be bothered doing it again. But here's a photo of the truffle anyway! And Sarah as well........

And what IS for dinner??