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RCI-SP.003.0026.001

Lengua de Res

Venezuela – Cow Tongue.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • beef tongue
    1 unit
  • fresh green chili peppers
    5 unit
  • olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • white onion
    sliced thinly
    1 unit
  • garlic
    minced
    4 cloves
  • tomatoes
    halved and sliced
    4 small
  • -ounce cans whole kernel corn
    drained
    2 15 unit
  • salt
    to taste
    1 unit

Method

1
Wash tongue and place in a large pot of water to cover. Simmer until no longer pink, about 50 minutes per pound of tongue. Remove from water and let rest until cool enough to handle. Peel skin from tongue and trim gristle. Cut into ½" slices.
2
Place whole peppers in a skillet over medium-high heat and roast, turning, until all sides are charred. Let cool, rub off skins. Remove stems and seeds.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chili peppers, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in tongue and continue to cook until tongue is brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until limp, 5 minutes. Pour in corn and heat through, 2 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.