Egyptian Fried Brain (Mokh Paneh) – Crispy, Rich & Surprisingly Delicious!

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries provide similar sweetness, while raisins are often less expensive.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: spearmint

Dried mint is more shelf-stable, while spearmint is a common substitute.

Rinse the brain thoroughly with running water and soak it in water with lemon juice for about 10 minutes.

Put water on the stove to boil.

Add tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots, lemon juice, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, garlic, cardamom, mastic, salt, and black pepper to the boiling water.

Boil the brain for about 7 minutes, ensuring it is clean and delicate.

Prepare ice water to cool the brain after boiling.

After boiling, transfer the brain to the ice water to stop the cooking process for about 15 minutes.

Remove the brain from the ice water and drain excess water.

Cut the brain into desired sizes, removing any veins or blood.

Prepare a coating mixture with flour, beaten eggs, milk, and seasonings.

Dip the brain pieces in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with bread crumbs and Maggi pane mix.

Heat oil for frying and fry the coated brain pieces until crispy and golden brown.

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