Rinones Espanol ( Spanish Style Kidneys)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Spanish style kidneys with a touch of brandy and dry sherry
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 lambs kidneys
1 ounce butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , chopped
2 tomatoes , quartered
1 large green pepper , seeded and chopped
6 mushrooms , sliced
3 tablespoons brandy
3 tablespoons dry sherry
5 fluid ounces single cream
salt
grind black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
345
Sugar
4g
Fat
28g
As an offal dish, Rinones Espanol or Spanish-style kidneys might be a new experience for some, but it's a well-loved and traditional Spanish recipe. The kidneys are tender and juicy, cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green pepper, then coated with a creamy and dreamy sauce with a distinct brandy and dry sherry flavor. The secret to its taste lies in the careful preparation of kidneys, which takes time to eliminate the impurities and membrane. It's a hearty main dish that will make for a satisfying meal, coupled with rice or bread. Give this dish a try, and you'll love it!

Instructions

1.Soak kidneys in cold water for about 2 hours. Drain and halve each kidney, cut out the white cores and remove the fatty membrane.
2.Heat the butter and oil in a pan and fry the kidneys over high heat for about 2 minutes until brown. Remove and set aside.
3.In the same pan, sauté the onions and garlic for about 2 minutes over medium heat.
4.Add the tomatoes, green pepper, and mushrooms, cook until the vegetables are tender.
5.Return the kidneys to the pan and mix well with the vegetables.
6.Pour in the brandy and dry sherry, cook for a minute while stirring, then pour in the single cream.
7.Add salt and black pepper to season. Simmer all until everything is hot and the kidneys are cooked. Serve hot.

PROS

The kidneys are packed with nutrition – they are low in calories and high in protein, iron, and zinc.
The Spanish-style seasoning is full of rich and flavorful ingredients that add to the dish’s depth of taste.

CONS

Kidneys might not appeal to everyone’s taste buds, and they require careful preparation to eliminate impurities and membranes properly, which might be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kidneys are a rich source of nutrients, including protein, iron, zinc, and folate. The addition of vegetables, such as green pepper and mushrooms, boosts the recipe’s vitamin content, and the brandy and sherry are believed to aid digestion.

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