Poached Brains

Description
In Romanian: Creier fiert

Ingredients

 * 1 beef or 2 veal brains,
 * 1/2 lemon,
 * 1 tablespoon melted butter,
 * salt,
 * pepper,
 * green lettuce

Directions

 * 1) Keep the brains in cold water for an hour.
 * 2) Remove the membranes and set to boil with warm water and salt for 15-20 minutes.
 * 3) Drain the water and slice the brains.
 * 4) Arrange on a platter and pour lemon juice mixed with melted butter over it.
 * 5) Add some pepper and decorate with green lettuce.
 * 6) You may also serve cold. In this case, replace the butter with olive oil.