Criadillas Rebozadas - Battered Bull Fries

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: 1 hr 10 mins
• 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.