Criadillas Rebozadas - Battered Bull Fries

Submitted by Molly53

"A famous Andalucian recipe pronounced cree-a-DEE-ahs. Serve these crispy, golden gems with lemon wedges. Small portions may be served as tapas. Cooking time is approximate."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb bull testicles
• 2 lemons, juice of
• 1 egg, beaten
• flour
• breadcrumbs
• pepper
• olive oil, for frying (about 1/4-inch in the frying pan)
• salt

directions

1. Rinse the fries and soak in acidulated water (water with lemon juice added) for an hour to remove the blood.
2. Remove from water; remove and discard the surrounding membrane and drizzle with lemon juice.
3. Place in a metal sieve or colander; scald in a pan of boiling water briefly (about half a minute), then remove and dry.
4. Slice the fries into 1/4" fillets and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Coat the fries in flour; then dip in egg and finally roll in breadcrumbs.
6. Preheat oil to 375F and cook fries in hot oil until golden brown.
7. Serve immediately.