Cuban Style Lengua De Res Recipe - Receta de Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano

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3-4 lb Beef Tongue

6 Roma Tomatoes or 6-8 ounces of canned of tomato Sauce

1 Red Pepper

1 Yellow Pepper

1 Green Pepper

1-2 Onions

1/2 Cup Olives

6 Garlic Cloves, crushed

4 tablespoons Olive Oil

2 teaspoons capers

1 tablespoon caper juice

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 Bay Leaves

2 Tablespoons Vinegar

Salt to taste

Clean and peel the tongue and place in pressure cooker with just enough water to cover the tongue. Add one
tablespoon of salt, cover, and boil for approximately one hour. Increase the time if pressure cooker not
available.

Cut onions and peppers

When tongue is ready, pierce the thickest part with a knife, it should enter easily when the tongue has cooked
and should no longer be pink. Peal skin off, trim fat, and cut into 1/2-inch slices.

Sauté onions and peppers in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Add rest of ingredients
listed.

Add tomato sauce

Add slices of tongue and cover on medium heat for 30-45 minutes, season to taste with salt and pepper.

We paired the lengua with arroz blanco (white rice) and Mojitos.

I hope you enjoy this recipe it’s been passed on for generations in my family.