Ox-brain fritters

This recipe is from an undated book, 'Modern practical cookery'. It looks to be circa 1900 and is very similar in content to Mrs Beeton's Cookbook. I just had to add this recipe, though I don't think I'll be trying it out.

Ox-brain fritters

Modern practical cookery, circa 1900
Servings:	Serves 6
Calories per serving:	179
Ready in:	1 hour 20 minutes
Prep. time:	1 hour
Cook time:	20 minutes
Difficulty:
Recipe author:	Chef
First published:	21st January 2013

Best recipe review No, no, no! 3/5 Not for me I'm afraid. The Judge

Ingredients

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• 1 Ox brain
• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs
• A little salt and pepper
• Deep fat for frying
• 1 oz of flour

Method

1. Soak the brain, in cold water for an hour and remove the membrane
2. Stew the brain, in enough water to cover it, for 10 minutes, then strain it
3. When cold, slice it thinly and dip into flour seasoned with salt and pepper
4. Brush the slices with egg and coat with breadcrumbs
5. Fry them for three minutes in smoking hot fat and drain on paper

Serving suggestions

Serve fritters on lace papers.

See also

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• Spam fritters
• Sesame prawn fritters - fritters with an Asian touch.
• Cheese fritters - Indian cheese fritters
• Ox-brain fritters - they'll make a change from Spam!
• Cauliflower and turmeric fritters - a nice vegetarian alternative
• Crispy Capricorn potato fritters with bacon - a nice breakfast idea
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