Veal kidneys in a “suursous”
This is a traditional old South African favourite. Make sure your guests or family likes kidneys before you cook this dish.
Ingredients
- 6 veal kidneys, cleaned and cut into chunks
- 60 ml (4 tbsp) butter
- 22,5 ml (1/1/2 tbsp) flour
- 500 ml (2 cus) beef stock
- 30 ml (2 tbs) vinegar or lemon juice
- Spekko Long Grain Parboiled Rice to serve
- salt
Method
- Wash and soak the kidneys in cold water. Cut out the fatty middle of each kidney and cut into bite-sized chunks.
- Heat the butter in a large pan. Add the kidneys and-stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour to the pan and mix through.
- Add the stock and stir until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the vinegar or lemon juice and adjust the seasoning.
- This recipes can be made in bulk. Beef, veal or lamb kidneys are all delicious. Beware of overcooking, as the kidneys will get tough.
- Kidneys are reasonably priced and can be served as part of a breakfast buffet as well.
- This recipe is easy, and can be made with just a few readily available pantry items.
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