Mokh Makly Recipe

Name: Mokh Makly
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; 4 teaspoons wine vinegar; Salt; Flour; 2 egg yolks, beaten; White or black pepper; Fine dry breadcrumbs or matzo meal; Sunflower or vegetable oil for deep-frying; 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley to garnish; Juice of 1/21 lemon (optional)

Servings: persons

2 sets calfs brains or 4 sets lambs brains
4 teaspoons wine vinegar
Salt
Flour
2 egg yolks, beaten
White or black pepper
Fine dry breadcrumbs or matzo meal
Sunflower or vegetable oil for deep-frying
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley to garnish
Juice of 1/21 lemon (optional)

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.
5
When cooled, cut into smallish (about 1 1/2-inch) pieces.
6
Gently roll the pieces first in flour, then in beaten egg yolk seasoned with a little salt and pepper, and lastly in fine breadcrumbs or matzo meal.
7
Fry in hot oil about 3/4 inch deep for a minute or two, until golden brown, turning them over once.
8
Drain on paper towels.
9
Serve hot or cold, garnished with parsley and, if you like, sprinkled with lemon juice.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sets calfs brains or 4 sets lambs brains, 4 teaspoons wine vinegar, Salt, Flour, and more.

Yes, Mokh Makly falls under the General 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.

Mokh Makly

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