Brains Moroccan Style Recipe

Name: Brains Moroccan Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sets calfs brains or 4 sets lambs brains; Salt; 4 teaspoons wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or a 14-ounce can tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon paprika; Pinch of ground chili pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Peel of 1/2 preserved lemon (page 459), chopped up

Servings: persons

2 sets calfs brains or 4 sets lambs brains
Salt
4 teaspoons wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons oil
1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or a 14-ounce can tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of ground chili pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Peel of 1/2 preserved lemon (page 459), chopped up

1
Soak the brains for 1 hour in water acidulated with 1 tablespoon of the vinegar.
2
Remove the thin membranes in which they are encased and wash the brains under cold running water.
3
Drop the brains into boiling salted water acidulated with the remaining teaspoon of vinegar, and simmer for about 3 minutes.
4
Remove, and drain thoroughly, then cut each in 2 or 4 pieces.
5
Fry the garlic in the oil in a large pan until it just begins to color.
6
Add the peeled tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients (except the brains) and simmer for a few minutes.
7
Then drop in the brains and cook gently a further 15 minutes.
8
As good cold as it is hot.

284

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sets calfs brains or 4 sets lambs brains, Salt, 4 teaspoons wine vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Brains Moroccan Style falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brains Moroccan Style

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