Canada Known as
prairie oysters in Canada, they are normally served deep-fried and breaded, with a demi-glace. The dish is especially popular in parts of
Canada where
cattle ranching is prevalent, and castration of young male animals is common.
France Sheep and beef testicles are part of
French cuisine. They can be grilled and served
à la meunière (with butter, lemon and parsley) and sometimes with white wine and garlic. They are also commonly served breaded and fried.
Middle East (Levant) In Jordan and Syria, (or sheep testicles) are grilled and served with lemon juice and parsley.
United States In the United States, bull testicles are usually served breaded and deep-fried as an appetizer, under the name
Rocky Mountain oysters.
Spain Buffalo, boar or bulls' testicles, known as , are breaded and fried. In , a speciality from
Granada, lambs' brains and testicles are cooked in an omelette.
Japan Whale testicles, called () or (), are considered a delicacy in Japan and are generally eaten boiled. An extensive number of whale tissues are eaten, which includes the
intestines,
sex organs, and other
offal.
Vietnam Bulls' testicles are commonly called . It is a delicacy food influenced by
Cantonese cuisine as it is believed to increase men's sexual ability.
Mongolia After gelding a colt, the testicles are used for ritual purposes. One of the amputated testicles is punctured with a knife so as to permit the insertion of a rope; the rope is then fastened to the new gelding's tail with the assumption that once the testicle has dried, the wound will have finished healing. The remaining testicle is cooked in the hearth ashes and eaten by the head of the household to acquire the strength of the stallion.
United Kingdom Lamb testicles were historically eaten in England where they were referred to as
fries or
stones. As the name suggests, they were usually fried in butter after being coated in breadcrumbs. However, they are no longer widely eaten and are not available in supermarkets, although they are sold in some Asian and Middle Eastern butchers and other shops.
Iran Lamb testicles in Iran are called (), a white, fleshy mushroom used as a euphemism. Lamb testicles are consumed mostly as home-cooked meals rather than in restaurants as they are considered
makrooh (discouraged) according to Islamic laws, but there are restaurants where lamb testicles are available. In Iran, lamb testicles are mainly skewered and grilled; however, in some areas they are shallow-fried and served with bread.
India The practice of boiling goat testicles in water and reducing the water with repeated additions of sesame is common in India. Ayurvedic texts describe it as a potent drug among other herbal ayurvedic formulations when discussing treating injury to genital organs. Goat and bull testicles have been consumed prior to the Muslim conquests in India. Commentaries of the Ashvamedha Yagna, a part of the Rigveda Somayajis tradition, describe consuming horse's entrails including intestines and scrotum along with
soma. There is some controversy about the commentaries, particularly related to orgy, and thus authenticity of the practice can be contested. Goat and cow testicles are highly priced in modern India, up to five times the rung cut/prime cut; however, testicles are not a mainstream delicacy, and are mostly sold as street food. Some tribes offer goat testicles to their guests, such as male lamb genitalia soup, a popular Andhra dish. ==See also==