Lamb sweetbreads are the thymus gland, tender and mild. Blanch 6 minutes in vinegared water, then bread with flour, egg, and Parmesan-breadcrumb mix. Pan-fry 4 minutes per side until golden. Serve over creamed spinach and beet leaves with a squeeze of lemon. A forgotten cut that tastes far better than its name suggests.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

servings
  1. 6 Lamb sweetbreads* cut into 2 veins with small skins removed
  2. 10.5 oz (300 g) of young beet leaves
  3. 10.5 oz (300 g) of young spinach shoots.

To prepare the Milanese:

  1. 1.1 oz (30 g) of flour
  2. 2 large beaten eggs
  3. 2.1 oz (60 g) of parmesan mixed with 2.1 oz (60 g) of breadcrumbs.
  4. 2.8 oz (80 g) of half-salted farmhouse butter
  5. 1.7 fl oz (5 cl) of rapeseed oil
  6. 0.8 cup (20 cl) of liquid cream (30%)
  7. fine salt and ground pepper
  8. the juice of 1/2 lemon.