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Scrambled Eggs And Calf’S Brains

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This Eastern European main features Calf's brains, Onion; minced, Butter, White pepper, Paprika. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 125.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Eastern European main features Calf's brains, Onion; minced, Butter, White pepper, Paprika. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Calf's brains
  • 1 md Onion; minced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon White pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt; approx
Directions
  1. 1
    Soak brains in cold water, and peel off membrane.
  2. 2
    Drop brains into boiling water for 1 minute, then remove.
  3. 3
    Dry brains and scrape with a knife, reducing them to a rough pulp.
  4. 4
    Cook onion in butter over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add pepper, paprika, and brains to the onion and continue to
  6. 6
    cook , covered, over very low
  7. 7
    heat for about 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Beat eggs as for scrambling.
  9. 9
    Just before serving, mix in with the brains, making a soft scrambled egg out of the mixture.
  10. 10
    Be sure to mix brains and eggs thoroughly.
  11. 11
    The texture should be almost like a creamy risotto, not like HARD scrambled eggs.
  12. 12
    Add salt to taste.
  13. 13
    NB this is a traditional appetizer in Hungary, sometimes served on a slice of toast.
  14. 14
    :323/4.4

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 125.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g16%
Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 156.0mg52%
Sodium 4971.3mg208%
Total Carbohydrate 3.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 5.4g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: approx, boiling, brains, butter, calfs, eastern european, eggs, main, minced, onion, paprika, pepper, salt, scrambled, title, vegetarian, white
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