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Lamb Sweetbreads with Mushrooms — traditional dish from Bordeaux, France
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Lamb Sweetbreads with Mushrooms

How to order / say it
Say it Ris de veau aux champignons — [ree deh voh oh shahm-pee-nyohn]
Order I'd like the ris de veau aux champignons, please.
Locally Je voudrais le ris de veau aux champignons, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Tender lamb sweetbreads sauteed with earthy mushrooms.

Why try it?

This dish showcases Bordeaux's culinary tradition of utilizing every part of the animal, reflecting a deep-rooted respect for ingredients. It represents the rich flavors and finesse of French gastronomy.

How it tastes

Sweetbreads are tender and mild in flavor, pairing perfectly with the earthy taste of sautéed mushrooms. A hint of garlic and thyme enhances the aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Sweetbreads became popular in France during the 18th century, with Bordeaux chefs perfecting the art of cooking them. The use of mushrooms highlights the region's abundance and appreciation for versatile ingredients that pair well with local wines.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g sweetbreads
  • 🥕 200 g mushrooms
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 1 tsp thyme
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Soak sweetbreads in cold water for 1 hour, then blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Sauté sweetbreads in butter until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3 In the same pan, add more butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, then mushrooms and thyme.
  4. 4 Return sweetbreads to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.

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