Kidney And Bacon Pilaff

Cooking time: 25-30 mins.
Preparation time: 15 mins.
Main cooking utensil: 1 saucepan

For 4 people you need:
4-6 lamb or pig kidneys
5 slices bacon
1 large onion
2-4 tablespoons shortening or butter
1¼ cups stock
seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3-4 tablespoons water
rice or toast for serving

  1. Skin and core the kidneys, cut into small pieces; cut bacon into small pieces; slice the onion.
  2. Heat the shortening in the pan and fry kidneys, back, and onion together until the onion is soft and golden brown.
  3. Pour in the stock, simmer for approximately 15 minutes, seasoning well.
  4. Start cooking rice, if used.
  5. Blend the cornstarch with the water and add to the kidney mixture, cook for several minutes, stirring all the time.

TO SERVE: Arrange in a border of cooked rice or on toast.

TO VARY: Use half stock and half tomato juice; add ½-1 cup sliced mushrooms. Blend the cornstarch with port instead of water.

TO STORE: The kidney and bacon mixture may be kept in a cool place and reheated thoroughly.


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