Soft and delicious pig tongue is an ingredient loved by many housewives because it can be prepared into a variety of dishes. Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 ways to make spicy and sour pig tongue salad, sour pickled onion, and fragrant cucumber in this simple recipe. Let’s get cooking right away with this mixed salad!
1. Spicy and Sour Pig Tongue Salad
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Preparation time
1 hour
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy and Sour Pig Tongue Salad Serves 2
Pig tongue 1 piece (about 400g) Red onion 2 bulbs Ginger 1 piece Lemon 1 fruit Lemongrass 1 stalk Vietnamese coriander a little Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder 1 tablespoon
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How to make Spicy Sour Pork Tongue Salad
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Prepare the pork tongue (wash, remove odor, boil, cut)
After buying the pork tongue, wash it with salt water and then rinse with clean water.
Then briefly blanch the pork tongue in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then use a knife to scrape off the white membrane on the outside of the pork tongue and rinse it again with clean water.
Put a pot of water on the stove, add sliced shallots and ginger, then add the pork tongue and boil for about 15 – 20 minutes until the pork tongue is cooked.
After the pork tongue is cooked, use a knife to cut it into thin slices.
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Make the dressing
In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then stir well until the ingredients dissolve.
Then add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and chopped lemongrass and stir well.
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Mix the salad
Prepare a large bowl, add the pig tongue and all the dipping sauce, then mix well, and let the pig tongue sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the seasoning evenly.
Finally, add chopped herbs and sliced lime to the bowl and mix one more time to complete.
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Finished product
The salad after completion has an attractive color. The pig tongue is tender and soaked with seasoning. When eaten, you will taste the sour, spicy, and sweet flavors which are very delicious and unique. Make it right away for your family to enjoy!
2. Sour Pickled Pork Tongue Salad
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Preparation
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sour Pickled Pork Tongue Salad Serves 2
Pork tongue 1 piece (about 400g) Sour pickled scallions 150 g Lotus stems 100 g Carrot 1/2 root Cucumber 1 piece Lemongrass 3 stalks Red onion 1 bulb Garlic 2 bulbs Chili 1 piece Fresh coconut water 1 cup Rice vinegar 2 tablespoons Lime juice 4 tablespoons Sugar 3 tablespoons Salt 2 teaspoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Vietnamese mint/ Vietnamese coriander a little Fried red onion/ roasted sesame a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good scallions
To choose good scallions for pickling, you can select either cinnamon scallions or buffalo scallions that have moderately small stems for better flavor and seasoning absorption.
You should choose scallions that are bright white, not bruised, wilted, or damaged.
How to choose fresh and delicious cucumbers
You should choose cucumbers that are long, uniform in shape, and feel firm in your hand. Avoid selecting those that are too large or too small as they may be bitter.
It is best to choose cucumbers that have an even green color, intact skin, and no black spots or yellowing. Do not choose cucumbers that are light yellow or very dark green as these are often spoiled or due to pesticide spraying.
How to choose fresh carrots
Choose carrots that are deep orange in color, of moderate size, with smooth skin, not bruised, feel firm in your hand and slightly hard.
Avoid selecting those that are too large as they are often old, which makes them very hard, and loses their sweetness and characteristic aroma.
Tools needed:
Pot, knife, cutting board, bowl, spoon,…
How to prepare Sour Chives Pig Tongue Salad
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Prepare and marinate the pig tongue
After buying the pig tongue, blanch it in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then use a knife to scrape off the white membrane on the outside of the pig tongue and rinse it with clean water.
Next, use a knife to cut the pig tongue in half lengthwise and place it in a bowl.
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of minced onion and garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the bowl, then mix well and marinate the pig tongue for about 20 minutes.
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Braise the pig tongue
Place a pot on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add 3 stalks of smashed lemongrass cut into sections and the marinated pig tongue.
Then, add 1 cup of fresh coconut water and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and cook over medium heat for about 20 – 25 minutes until the pig tongue is cooked.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Lotus stems are washed clean, then soaked in lemon water for about 5 minutes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Carrots are peeled, washed, and then cut into strips. Cucumbers are washed, then the seeds are removed and cut into strips. The shallots are cut in half with a knife.
Tip: To make the carrots crunchier, after cutting the carrots, you can soak them in a little sugar.
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Make the salad dressing
Prepare a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and chili, then stir well to dissolve the ingredients completely.
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Mix the salad
Add the lotus stems, carrots, and cucumbers into a bowl, then add 3 tablespoons of the salad dressing and mix well so that the vegetables absorb the sauce evenly.
After braising the pig tongue until cooked, let it cool and then slice it thinly. Next, add the remaining salad dressing and mix well.
Prepare another bowl, add the various vegetables, pickled shallots, pig tongue, mint leaves, and a bit of fried shallots and toasted sesame seeds, and mix well.
Finally, add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the bowl and mix well; you have now completed this delicious salad.
Tip: You should mix the vegetables with the salad dressing first to let them absorb the flavors; it will taste better.
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Final Product
Present the salad on a plate, add a little fried shallots, roasted sesame, and mayonnaise sauce for an attractive appearance. The pig tongue is tender, flavorful, served with some crunchy vegetables and pickled garlic, combined with a sour, spicy, and sweet sauce that is harmonious. This dish will definitely make you amazed!
How to choose fresh and delicious pig tongues
- You should choose pig tongues that have a bright red color, pinkish hue, and the part near the throat should be uniformly white.
- Do not choose pig tongues that are dark in color, have bruises or ulcers on the surface. Fresh and delicious pig tongues will have a characteristic smell and no foul or strange odors.
How to clean pig tongues properly, cleanly, and without odor
- You can clean pig tongues with lemon and salt. Use lemon and a little salt to rub the pig tongue well, then rinse with clean water. This way, the pig tongue will be cleaner and whiter.
- Boiling the pig tongue with a few slices of ginger and some white scallions will help completely eliminate the odor of the pig tongue. Alternatively, you can also boil the pig tongue with a few crushed lemongrass stalks and a little salt to help remove the foul smell.
- Using white alcohol to wash the pig tongue and then rubbing the surface with salt will also help make the pig tongue clean and odor-free.
With just a few simple steps, you can prepare 2 dishes of spicy sour pig tongue salad and pickled pig tongue salad, delicious for your family to enjoy. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Refer to the images and recipes from the YouTube channel HANG CAN COOK and Mon Ngon Moi Ngay
