Criadillas Rebozadas - Battered Bull Fries

A famous Andalucian recipe pronounced cree-a-DEE-ahs. Serve these crisp, golden gems with lemon wedges. Small portions may be served as tapas. Cooking time is approximate.

SERVES 4 - 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients
1 lb bull pelotas
2 lemons, juice of
1 egg, beaten
flour
breadcrumbs
pepper
olive oil, for frying (about 1/4-inch in the frying pan)
salt

Directions
❶ Rinse the fries and soak in acidulated water (water with lemon juice added) for an hour to remove the blood.
❷ Remove from water; remove and discard the surrounding membrane and drizzle with lemon juice.
❸ Place in a metal sieve or colander; scald in a pan of boiling water briefly (about half a minute), then remove and dry.
❹ Slice the fries into 1/4" fillets and season to taste with salt and pepper.
❺ Coat the fries in flour; then dip in egg and finally roll in breadcrumbs.
❻ Preheat oil to 375F and cook fries in hot oil until golden brown.
❼ Serve immediately.