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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Boiled pig tongue is a favorite dish of many people. However, not everyone knows how to boil pig tongue deliciously and without any odor. Today, the specialized page Vào bếp of TasteVN will guide you on how to boil pig tongue deliciously and simply at home!
Ingredients for Boiled Pig Tongue Serves 4
Pig tongue 1 piece Lemon 1/2 fruit Red onion 3 bulbs Ginger 3 slices Lemongrass 2 stalks (crushed) Cilantro A little Lettuce 1 stalk Salt A little
How to choose good pig tongue
- Pay close attention to the color and smell of the ingredients. Choose tongues that are bright red, rosy, and fresh. The part near the throat should be uniformly white.
- Choose cleaned pig tongues with a characteristic smell, without any odor or strange smell. These are tongues that have just been slaughtered, very fresh, and ensure purity.
How to Cook Boiled Pork Tongue
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Prepare the pork tongue
Wash the pork tongue with clean water and let it drain, preparing for the blanching step.
See details: The simplest way to clean pork tongue
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Blanch the pork tongue
Boil a pot of water on the stove, squeeze half a lemon and add a little salt to it. Next, put the pork tongue in to blanch for about 2 minutes and then take it out.
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Clean the pork tongue after blanching
Prepare a basin of cold water, drop the boiled pork tongue into it to cool down, then use a knife to scrape off the white membrane on the surface of the tongue. Be sure to scrape the base to completely remove the sliminess and odor.
After scraping, use your hands to vigorously rub the surface of the pork tongue and then rinse it with clean water. Finally, take it out and get ready to process it!
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Boiled Pork Tongue
To boil the pork tongue faster, after cleaning, use a knife to cut a deep line right in the middle of the tongue before starting to boil.
Place a pot of boiling water on the stove and add 3 shallots, 3 slices of ginger, and 2 crushed lemongrass stalks. Next, add the pork tongue and boil for about 30 minutes.
To ensure the pork tongue is perfectly cooked and more delicious, after boiling, turn off the heat and soak the pork tongue in the pot for about 15 – 30 minutes before removing it.
Tip: During the first 10 minutes of boiling the pork tongue, you should keep the lid open to remove the odor completely. Cover the pot for the next 20 minutes to help the pork tongue cook faster.
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Final Product
Slice the pork tongue into bite-sized pieces horizontally and plate it, adding a few sprigs of cilantro and lettuce to make the dish more visually appealing. The boiled pork tongue has a crunchy, chewy texture and is sweet and delicious when served with sweet and sour fish sauce.
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So TasteVN has just guided you on how to boil pig tongue deliciously. Wishing you success and a delicious meal with this ingredient!
