Ingredients
- 1 Beef brain
- 2 Eggsbeaten
- for frying Cooking Oil
- to wrap the beef brain Banana leaves
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- to taste Mushroom powder
Ground Spices
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 3 Red chili peppers
Steaming Spices
- 3 cm Turmericthinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Indulge in the Culinary Delight of Deep-Fried Beef Brains – A Spicy Egg Batter Infusion!
Unleash your taste buds with the exotic flavors of Deep-Fried Beef Brains or Otak Sapi Goreng, a classic Indonesian dish featuring beef brains, steamed to perfection and then crisped to a golden brown in a spicy egg batter. This street food delicacy, popular in Indonesia, promises a tantalizing experience. Wrapped in banana leaves, the brains are steamed with aromatic turmeric, ensuring tenderness. The egg batter, enriched with garlic, red chili peppers, and savory spices, creates a crispy exterior that encases the succulent brain within. Serve this culinary masterpiece hot, skewered for convenience, and relish the unique blend of textures and flavors. With a preparation time of 20 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes, this dish is a testament to the artistry of Indonesian cuisine. Savor the richness, savoriness, and spice of deep-fried beef brains, a true gastronomic adventure on your plate.
Steps
1 Done | Clean the beef brain, remove any veins attached to the surface, then rinse thoroughly under running water. Drain until completely dry. |
2 Done | Rub the brain with salt and turmeric, wrap it in banana leaves, or place it in a container. Steam for 45 minutes. After cooking, remove the brain from the wrapper and let it cool. Cut the brain into bite-sized pieces. |
3 Done | In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add the ground spices, salt, black pepper, and mushroom powder. Whisk until everything is well combined. |
4 Done | Dip the brain pieces in the egg batter. Fry them over medium heat until cooked and golden brown. |
5 Done | Remove the fried brain pieces and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. |
