Beef Brain Recipe | Delicious Fried Cow Brain with Young Green Pepper

beef brains

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken livers

Tofu offers a similar texture while being plant-based.

young green peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Bell peppers are more widely available and affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often gluten-free and can be a cheaper alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a neutral alternative that is less expensive.

Soak beef brains in cold water for 30 minutes to remove impurities.

Rinse brains thoroughly under running water and drain well.

Remove any membranes or blood vessels from the brains carefully.

Cut young green peppers into thin strips and set aside.

Mince garlic and onion finely.

Grate carrot and set aside.

Heat soybean oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and onion to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the beef brains to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.

Sprinkle chicken powder and brown sugar over the brains, stirring to coat evenly.

Add young green peppers and grated carrot to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Pour in fish sauce, oyster sauce, and chili sauce, stirring to combine.

Season with salt and chili flakes to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and color.

Serve hot.

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