Anyway, there is one dish that I thoroughly enjoy having
when I am at Bistrode CBD: Lambs Hearts and Minds ($19 entree) . It is, as the
name of the dish suggests, lambs brains, which have been deep fried and served with
tartare sauce, and grilled lambs hearts.
The dish also comes with a salad of green beans, bitter salad leaves, and almonds.
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Once you get over the fact that you are indeed eating brains
and are not Hannibal Lecter for doing so, lamb brains are quite a treat and
very delicious. They are crumbed and deep fried so you get a nice, crispy
exterior. This crispy outside goes very well with brain, which is creamy and
just melts in your mouth. I am always happy to see lamb brains on menus at
restaurants but unfortunately they are not that popular probably because of the
cringe factor. And of course the tartare sauce is great and goes well with
fried food.
The lamb hearts are also delicious. They are still slightly pink
in the centre and not over cooked and have great flavour. And the salad, which
has been dressed with vinegar, is fresh and nicely crisp.
So if you do go to Bistrode CBD, I would recommend that you
try the Lambs Hearts and Minds, if there is nothing else that catches your
fancy. It really is great brain food
(not sure if it will make you any smarter though)!
