Lengua recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Lengua Recipe

Inspired by Zocalo Colorado
Time3h 30m
Serves4

Beef tongue, onion, cilantro and a side of spicy red and green salsa.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Beef Tongue

Place the beef tongue in a large pot and cover it with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 hours or until the tongue is tender.

2

Peel and Slice

Once the tongue is cooked, carefully remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Peel off the outer skin, then slice the tongue into thin pieces.

3

Prepare the Onion and Cilantro

Finely chop the onion and cilantro.

4

Serve

Place the sliced tongue on a platter, garnish with chopped onion and cilantro. Serve with red and green salsa on the side.