Milanese-style Fried Sweetbreads

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Milanese-style Fried Sweetbreads are a classic Milanese dish where tender veal sweetbreads (thymus or pancreas) are typically marinated in milk or lemon, breaded in fine crumbs, and pan-fried in butter or lard until golden and crisp. The dish is a staple of Lombard cuisine, often served with a simple lemon wedge or a light salad.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with a very low carbohydrate content from the light breading. It is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, and a typical serving contains roughly 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin B12	12 µg
Iron	5 mg
Zinc	6 mg
Phosphorus	400 mg
Selenium	25 µg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Vitamin A	150 µg RAE

Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, sweetbreads are considered a delicacy in many European cuisines, and the Milanese preparation highlights the Italian philosophy of transforming humble ingredients into elegant fare. Nutritionally, sweetbreads are unusually nutrient-dense for an organ meat, offering high-quality protein with a rich mineral profile.