Meat

Testicle

Lamb testicles (fries) are a traditional offal in many pastoral and ranching cultures—mild when peeled and soaked, crisp when breaded and fried. Texture is tender-custardy if not overcooked. Peel membrane, soak in cold salted water or milk, slice, bread, and fry golden. Serve with lemon. Overcooking toughens. Source fresh from trusted butchers familiar with the product. A thrift delicacy with strong cultural roots.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshFriedGrilledPreparedRoastedSautéed

Traits

Butcher CutCulinary PartMild When FreshTesticleTraditionalVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 197

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 12.4 g
Saturated Fat 4.88 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.98 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Sodium 57.1 mg
Salt 0.14 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.9 g
Water 59.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 197 kcal
Water 59.4 g
Protein 20.9 g
Fat 12.4 g
- Saturated Fat 4.88 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5.29 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.98 g
  - Omega-3 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 38.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.6 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.47 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 9.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.34 mg
- Vitamin K 1.7 µg
Minerals 421 mg
- Major Minerals 419 mg
  - Calcium 66 mg
  - Sodium 57.1 mg
  - Potassium 296 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.14 g
Cholesterol 69 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.6 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.5 · vitamin-b6: 0.47 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 9.3 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.34 · vitamin-k: 1.7 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 57.07 · Potassium: 296 · Calcium: 66 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Testicle of Lamb: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

3000 BCE

Ranch and pastoral cookery fried lamb fries as a slaughter-day specialty.

1700

Spanish and Middle Eastern traditions included testicles in mixed offal grills.

2010

Adventurous restaurant menus reintroduced fries with modern garnishes.