Nikhaat bil hamod wal-zayt

Description
Seasoned Brains Appetizer



Ingredients

 * 1 large onion, peeled and halved
 * 1 lemon wedge
 * 1 cinnamon stick
 * a dash of salt
 * 3 cloves garlic, crushed with a dash of salt
 * ½ cup lemon juice
 * a dash of olive oil
 * 3 bay leaves

Directions
Remove thin membrane of the brain under running water. Place in a pot. Cover with water. Add a dash of salt, cinnamon sticks, onion, and lemon wedge. Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Skim off scum and remove lemon wedge. Leave on heat for 10 minutes. Drain brains. Wash under running cold water. Drain well and place in plate. Add salt, garlic, lemon juice, and a dash of olive oil. Serve garnished with radishes.