Tacos de Lengua with Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 1 beef tongue (about 2 pounds / 900g) 1 beef tongue (about 2 pounds / 900g)
• 1 onion, quartered 1 onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 12 small corn tortillas 12 small corn tortillas
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Diced onions (for garnish) Diced onions (for garnish)
• Lime wedges (for serving) Lime wedges (for serving)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 1g
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, place the beef tongue, onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, salt, and black peppercorns. Add enough water to cover the tongue.
2. 2.
   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours, or until the tongue is tender.
3. 3.
   Remove the tongue from the pot and let it cool slightly. Peel off the tough outer skin and discard.
4. 4.
   Slice the tongue into thin strips.
5. 5.
   Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable.
6. 6.
   To assemble the tacos, place a few slices of beef tongue onto each tortilla. Top with salsa verde, fresh cilantro, and diced onions.
7. 7.
   Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef tongue — Make sure to remove the tough outer skin after cooking and cooling the tongue. It should peel off easily with a knife or your fingers.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of flavor, marinate the beef tongue in a mixture of lime juice, garlic, and spices before cooking.
• If you prefer a spicier salsa verde, add a jalapeno or serrano pepper to the sauce.
• Serve the tacos with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.
• If you can't find corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas as a substitute.
• Leftover beef tongue can be used in sandwiches or quesadillas.

Serving advice

Serve the Tacos de Lengua with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and additional salsa verde on the side. Accompany them with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the tacos on a platter, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and diced onions. Serve them alongside a bowl of salsa verde and lime wedges for guests to customize their tacos.