Salatet Lissan Recipe

Name: Salatet Lissan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 veal tongue; 1 large onion, cut in 4; 1 large carrot, cut into pieces; 3 celery stalks with leaves; 1 bay leaf; A few parsley stalks; Salt and pepper; ¾ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed; A few sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 veal tongue
1 large onion, cut in 4
1 large carrot, cut into pieces
3 celery stalks with leaves
1 bay leaf
A few parsley stalks
Salt and pepper
¾ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
A few sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Salt and pepper

1
Wash the tongue and blanch for a few minutes in boiling water.
2
Throw out the scum with the water.
3
Put the tongue back in the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients except those for the dressing.
4
Cover with fresh water and bring to the boil, then simmer until it is very tender.
5
It will need 23 hours.
6
Drain and allow it to cool just enough to handle, then peel off the skin.
7
If you let it get cold it will be difficult to skin.
8
Remove the roots and return the tongue to the pot to cool in the stock.
9
Just before serving, cut into slices or cubes.
10
Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the tongue.
11
For a Moroccan flavor, add to the dressing 1/4 teaspoon ground chili pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 veal tongue, 1 large onion, cut in 4, 1 large carrot, cut into pieces, 3 celery stalks with leaves, and more.

Yes, Salatet Lissan falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salatet Lissan

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