Vida Recetas Editorial
Noodles with lamb criadillas (testicles) and bacon are a hearty, flavorful recipe ideal for fans of nose-to-tail cooking and intense tastes. This dish combines the softness of fresh pasta with the unique texture of lamb criadillas, a traditional ingredient in many cultures that, when properly cleaned and cooked, turns tender and delicate. The bacon adds a smoky, crispy touch, while the sweet chili sauce and sesame oil give it a surprising Eastern twist.
Originating from a fusion of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, this dish is perfect for those who want to experiment with noble offal and enjoy a complete meal: pasta provides carbs, meat provides protein, and fresh vegetables like pepper and scallions add color and vitamins. Although criadillas may be unfamiliar, their mild flavor resembles other offal like brains or sweetbreads, and they absorb seasonings very well.
It can be served as a substantial one-dish meal or as a main course with a green salad. The medium difficulty comes from handling the criadillas and frying them in batches, but the result is worth it. It also admits variations: you can substitute sweetbreads for the criadillas or use rice noodles for a gluten-free option.
Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
5
Calories
350 kcal
Cut the chillies and scallions lengthwise.
Wash the lamb criadillas and remove the membrane.
Immerse them in cold water for 30 minutes; after the time has passed, remove them from the water and dry them with absorbent paper.
Cut them into thin slices.
In a large pot, heat the water and a teaspoon of salt; when it is boiling, add the noodles.
Cook until al dente.
Remove the water and set aside.
Season and flour the lamb criadillas.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan, fry the criadillas in batches until they are fully browned.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil; sauté the bacon in batches until golden brown.
Place it on absorbent paper to remove excess fat.
In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of oil together with the sesame oil; sauté the noodles with the chilli pepper, scallion and garlic, in batches until the noodles are completely browned.
Mix the criadillas and the noodles, add them to the pan with the rest of the ingredients; sauté while stirring until the sauce starts to boil, add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat.
Serve the noodles with criadillas and add the crispy bacon on top.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 5 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
