Uruguayan Beef Tongue Vinaigrette (Lengua A La Vinagreta) Recipe

Name: Uruguayan Beef Tongue Vinaigrette (Lengua A La Vinagreta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef tongue; 2 carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, quartered (medium sized); 2 bay leaves; 10 black peppercorns; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon mustard, Dijon-style; 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (pressed through a coarse sieve fine too); salt, to taste; pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Servings: persons

1 beef tongue
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 onion, quartered (medium sized)
2 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard, Dijon-style
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (pressed through a coarse sieve fine too)
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

1
Combine the tongue, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a large pot and add enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
2
Remove the tongue and discard the liquid and vegetables. Peel off and discard the skin. Slice the tongue into thin slices and arrange on a serving platter.
3
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Stir in the chopped egg, salt, and pepper and spoon the sauce over the tongue.
4
Let the tongue marinate covered in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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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 beef tongue, 2 carrots, coarsely chopped, 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped, 1 onion, quartered (medium sized), and more.

Yes, Uruguayan Beef Tongue Vinaigrette (Lengua A La Vinagreta) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Uruguayan Beef Tongue Vinaigrette (Lengua A La Vinagreta)

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