The Aji de lengua from Chile is a traditional typical dish that has been part of Chilean cuisine for many generations. A classic Chilean dish that combines a variety of delicious flavors.
It dates back to the colonial era when beef tongue was an ingredient valued for its flavor and texture.
It is appreciated for its unique combination of flavors and aromas.
Aji de lengua
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Beef tongue
Water
½ cup of Oil
2 cups of Onion
1 cup of Tomato
½ cup of Aji (chili pepper)
½ cup of Parsley
½ teaspoon of Cumin
1 teaspoon of Oregano
½ teaspoon of Pepper
1 cup of Peas
1 tablespoon of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : Grind the tongue with a mortar and place it in a pot with water. When it starts to boil, cook for approximately 2 hours.
Step 2 : Remove it from the pot, let it cool, and peel it. Finally, cut it into thin slices.
Step 3 : In a pot with the oil, sauté the onion and add the tomato, chili, parsley, cumin, oregano, pepper, peas, 4 cups of water, and salt.
Step 4 : Mix well and let cook for approximately 1 hour.
Step 5 : When both preparations (tongue and sauce) are ready, add them to a pot, mix well, and cook briefly until the tongue absorbs the sauce flavor.
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