Serious Eats Deep-fried Brains Recipe Recipe

Total time: 40 minutes

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 15g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Deep-fried Brains Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 15g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Deep-fried Brains Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 195 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 569
Total Fat: 46g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
Monounsaturated Fat: 29g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 109mg
Sodium: 400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 22g
Calcium: 136mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 517mg Vitamin A: 92mcg
Vitamin C: 23mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 head of garlic, skin on
  • Black peppercorns in a cheesecloth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • bundle of fresh herbs
  • 1 pound brains (lamb, pork, or calf)
  • All purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • For the green sauce:
  • 1 bunch parsely, leaves only
  • 1/2 bunch dill
  • 1 small can of anchovy fillets, finely chopped
  • 12 cloves of garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon capers, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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