Sweetbreads with a Toasted Tomato, Garlic and Lentil Ragu
- 1 1/2 pounds calf's sweetbreads, soaked, blanched and trimmed
- 1 quart court bouillon
- 1 cup flour
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 Roma tomatoes, split in half
- 1 head of roasted garlic, cloves removed
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup blanched green lentils
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 cups veal reduction
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- Place the sweetbreads in the court bouillon and poach them for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the sweetbreads and press them between two plates with a 2 pound weight on top.
- Place the sweetbreads in the refrigerator and chill completely.
- After the sweetbreads are chilled cut the sweetbreads into nuggets or small pieces.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the sweetbreads in the seasoned flour, covering each side completely.
- Set the sweetbreads aside.
- Season the tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes remove from the oven and cool.
- After the tomatoes have cooled, julienne the tomatoes.
- In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the tomatoes, garlic, shallots and lentils.
- Saute for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the red wine and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the veal reduction and bring up to a simmer.
- Simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and butter.
- In a second saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, saute the sweetbreads until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the sweetbreads from the oil with a slotted spoon.
- Add the crispy sweetbreads to the ragu and cook for 1 minute.
- Serve the sweetbreads immediately.
bouillon, flour, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, blanched green lentils, red wine, veal reduction, parsley, cold butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/sweetbreads-with-a-toasted-tomato-garlic-and-lentil-ragu-recipe.html (may not work)