Required : One set of calf's brains.

Half the weight of the brains in ham.

One tablespoonful of vinegar.

One onion.

Two or more eggs.

Breadcrumbs.

Salt and pepper.

Prepare and cook the brains in the same way as for brains a la Maitre d'hotel.

When firm and cold, chop them fine, season with salt and pepper, and add to them half their weight in finely chopped ham. Beat up two eggs, and add enough of this mixture to bind it.

Stir the mixture over the fire for a few minutes to cook the eggs. Then shape it into small round cakes, brush each one with beaten egg, and cover it with crumbs.

Have ready a pan of frying fat, and when a faint bluish smoke. rises from it fry the cakes a golden brown. Drain well, and serve very hot on a fancy paper. Cost, about 1od.