Deep Fried Chitterlings

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds chitterlings
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
fine cracker crumbs
oil for deep frying

PREPARATION:

Clean and Prepare chitterlings:Wash chitterlings 3 or 4 times and place in a large kettle with 4 or 5cups of water with 1 or 2 chopped onions, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoonssalt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic, and other seasoningsas desired.

Simmer for 2 hours or until chitterlings are tender.Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Cut boiled chitterlings into piecesabout the size of oysters. Dip each piece into egg mixture then roll incrumbs. Fry in oil at about 370° until golden brown. Serves 6