Kidney

What are Kidneys?

The kidneys are paired organs with several functions. They are seen in many types of animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. [1]

Animal Kidneys as Food

The kidneys of animals can be cooked and eaten by humans. [1]

Kidneys are usually grilled or sautéed, but in more complex dishes they are stewed with a sauce that will improve their flavor. In many preparations kidneys are combined with pieces of meat or liver, like in mixed grill or in Meurav Yerushalmi. Among the most reputed kidney dishes, the British Steak and kidney pie, the Swedish Hökarpanna (pork and kidney stew), the French Rognons de veau sauce moutarde (veal kidneys in mustard sauce) and the Spanish "Riñones al Jerez" (kidneys stewed in sherry sauce), deserve special mention. [1]