Molleja / Sweetbread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Sweetbreads
Begin by soaking the beef sweetbreads in cold water for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to remove any impurities. Change the water a couple of times during soaking.
- 2
Blanch the Sweetbreads
After soaking, drain the sweetbreads and place them in a pot of boiling salted water. Blanch for about 5 minutes, then remove and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Trim and Clean
Once cooled, carefully remove the membrane and any fat from the sweetbreads. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
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- 6
Finish with Butter and Lemon
Reduce the heat to low, add the butter, and let it melt. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and toss with the sweetbreads until well coated.
- 7
Garnish
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
