Carefully cut out all white fatty "cores" and vessels—this is where the odor lives.
Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry onions until golden and translucent. pochki govjazhi recept foto
Remove the outer membrane and cut the kidney into halves. Carefully cut out all white fatty "cores" and
Add sour cream and half a cup of water (or beef stock). Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until the kidneys are tender. Remove the outer membrane and cut the kidney into halves
Place kidneys in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Drain immediately and rinse. Repeat this "boil-and-rinse" cycle 2–3 times until the water remains clear. Beef Kidneys in Sour Cream Sauce This recipe yields tender meat with a rich, velvety gravy. Ingredients Beef Kidneys: 500–700g (pre-soaked and cleaned) Sour Cream: 200g (at least 15% fat) Onions: 1 large, sliced into half-rings Flour: 1 tbsp (for thickening) Butter/Oil: 2–3 tbsp for frying Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, and bay leaf Instructions
Slice the blanched kidneys into bite-sized pieces (2–3 cm). Add them to the pan and sear on high heat for 5–7 minutes until they "seize".
Submerge in cold water for 2–3 hours (changing water every hour). For a faster result, add 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to the water.