Calves' Brains and Mushrooms à la Poulette

Calves' Brains and Mushrooms à la Poulette

This elegant dish of calves' brains and mushrooms à la Poulette offers a rich and savory experience, perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender brains, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce creates a delightful flavor profile. Serve this classic dish in timbale cases or on crispy croustades for a satisfying and memorable meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 pound Mushrooms (Peeled and broken in pieces.)
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mace
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken stock
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
  • 3 Calves' brains (Cooked and cut in dice.)

Instructions

  1. 1Finely chop the garlic. In a pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2Stir in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1/4 teaspoon of mace, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  3. 3Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the yolks of 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley. Gently fold in the cooked and diced calves' brains. Serve immediately in timbale cases or on croustades of bread.

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