Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Beef tongue1.2 kg
- Ají colorado (red chilli) paste3 tbsp
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves4
- Cumin1 tsp
- Oregano1 tsp
- Peas100 g
- Water700 ml
- Oil3 tbsp
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Chuño, boiled200 g
- Rice300 g
Method
- PrepBoil the tongue 2 1/2 hours, peel and slice.
- SauceFry onion, garlic, ají, cumin and oregano.
- SimmerAdd the meat and water and simmer 30 minutes.
- ServeServe with rice, chuño, potato and salad.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 839 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.1 g |
| Fat | 39.4 g |
| Fibre | 3.2 g |
| Sugar | 4.3 g |
| Sodium | 745 mg |
| Saturated fat | 15.1 g |
| Serving size | about 440 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Picante de Lengua take to make?
About 3 h 25 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 3 h 5 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Picante de Lengua?
About 839 kcal per serving, with 36 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 440 g each.
Which allergens does Picante de Lengua contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Picante de Lengua from?
Picante de Lengua is a main course from Bolivia. Beef tongue in spicy chilli sauce.