Lengua (Beef Tongue) Stir-Fry

Slices of beef tongue are sauteed with chiles, onion, garlic, fresh tomato and corn for a colorful, mildly spicy, hearty meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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 1/4 inch slices.

Step 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.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chile 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. Serve immediately.