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.
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 6 Lamb sweetbreads* cut into 2 veins with small skins removed
- 10.5 oz (300 g) of young beet leaves
- 10.5 oz (300 g) of young spinach shoots.
To prepare the Milanese:
- 1.1 oz (30 g) of flour
- 2 large beaten eggs
- 2.1 oz (60 g) of parmesan mixed with 2.1 oz (60 g) of breadcrumbs.
- 2.8 oz (80 g) of half-salted farmhouse butter
- 1.7 fl oz (5 cl) of rapeseed oil
- 0.8 cup (20 cl) of liquid cream (30%)
- fine salt and ground pepper
- the juice of 1/2 lemon.
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