Ox Tongue with Mushroom Butter Sauce (Lengua Con Champignon)
Description:
This Ox Tongue with Mushroom Butter Sauce, also known as Lengua Con Champignon, is a cherished family recipe passed down through generations, guaranteed to impress both guests and loved ones alike. It’s the epitome of comfort food, with flavors that evoke memories of home-cooked meals and cozy gatherings. Originally crafted by the culinary maestro Nora Daza, this dish is a testament to timeless culinary traditions and the joy of sharing a hearty meal with those you cherish.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ox tongue | 1 |
| Lemon juice | 2 |
| Soy sauce | 1/4 |
| Olive oil | 1/4 |
| Butter | 1/2 |
| Garlic cloves | 5 |
| Onions | 2 |
| Fresh tomato | 1 |
| Salt | 1/3 |
| Bay leaf | To taste |
| Peppercorn | 3 |
| White wine | 1 |
| Broth | As needed |
| Water | As needed |
| Mushrooms | 1 |
| Flour | 1 |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 261.7
- Fat Content: 24.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11g
- Cholesterol Content: 40.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1285.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
- Protein Content: 3.1g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Rub the ox tongue with salt and vinegar, then rinse and boil for 5 minutes.
- Scrape off any white coating on the surface.
- Marinate the tongue in lemon juice and soy sauce for 1 hour.
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Cooking the Tongue:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
- Brown the marinated ox tongue in the oil-butter mixture until golden brown.
- Set the tongue aside.
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Preparing the Sauce:
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, onions, and fresh tomato until fragrant and caramelized.
- Return the ox tongue to the pan and blend in the remaining ingredients such as salt, bay leaf, peppercorn, white wine, broth, and water.
- Pour the mixture into a large saucepan, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 3 hours or until the tongue is tender.
- Strain the sauce and set it aside.
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Serving:
- Slice the cooked ox tongue and arrange it beautifully on a serving platter.
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Preparing the Mushroom Butter Sauce:
- In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Gradually blend in flour to create a roux.
- Add sliced mushrooms and the strained sauce to the skillet, stirring until the mixture becomes thick and bubbly.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can add water to achieve your desired consistency.
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Final Touch:
- Pour the mushroom butter sauce over the sliced ox tongue, ensuring each piece is generously coated with the rich and savory flavors.
- Serve your Ox Tongue with Mushroom Butter Sauce hot and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
This exquisite dish is perfect for special occasions, potluck gatherings, or as a comforting meal to enjoy with family and friends. With its tender, succulent ox tongue and flavorful mushroom butter sauce, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household too!
