Boiled heart
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It's a great pity that some people neglect ingredients like heart. It can serve as the base for preparing exquisite salads, appetizers, and hot dishes. The most important thing when cooking it is to get rid of its specific, not very pleasant odor. But this is not difficult at all—just do everything correctly. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, thoroughly rinse the hearts, then cut each one in half, remove the blood vessels, peel off the membrane, rinse inside once again, and clean out any blood clots. Place them in a bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak for several hours.
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Step 2
2. Pour water into a saucepan. Place it over heat and bring to a boil, then add the pieces of heart. Wait for it to boil again, then cook for another 10 minutes, skimming off the foam.
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Step 3
3. Remove the heart, drain the water, rinse the pot, and add fresh water. Bring to a boil. Then add the heart, season with salt and pepper, and add bay leaf. Simmer over medium heat for 1.5–2 hours, skimming off the foam as needed. Turn off the heat and let the heart cool completely in the broth without removing it from the pot. After cooling, take it out and use for preparing any dishes, or slice thinly for sandwiches.