Due to its exquisite taste and delicate structure, beef tongue is rightfully considered a delicacy. He has long and firmly won the love of gourmets around the world. Is it as healthy as it tastes good?
Today, doctors unanimously say that beef tongue, which is rich in iron proteins, is extremely useful for pregnant women, children and adolescents, as well as those who suffer from anemia (anemia). Due to its low cholesterol content, this product can be included in the diet for cardiovascular diseases. For dietary nutrition, boiled tongue is best suited. It can be added to salads, used as a base for appetizers and hot dishes.
Despite the fact that beef tongue is a fairly high-calorie food (fat in it is about 12%), it contains little connective tissue, and therefore is perfectly absorbed and is suitable even for those who suffer from gastric ulcer and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. One medium portion (100 grams) of boiled tongue covers 157% of the body's daily requirement for vitamin B12, which is important in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, improves memory, increases the ability to concentrate and prevents degenerative changes in the nervous tissue. Beef tongue is especially rich in zinc, which has a beneficial effect on the immune and reproductive systems, promotes rapid healing of wounds and lowers blood cholesterol levels, and also prevents the development of diabetes.
- Beef tongue weighs from 1 to 2.5 kg. and is sold fresh, smoked and canned. When buying a fresh tongue, be sure to make sure there are no dark spots on it.
- Before cooking, rinse your tongue thoroughly under running water, completely scrape off impurities and mucus, and then soak in cold water for 4 to 12 hours (the longer the better), changing the water every 2-3 hours.
- Typically, the tongue is boiled first and then stewed. Boil the beef tongue for at least 2 hours, simmer for another two to three hours.
- So that the skin can be easily removed, the hot boiled tongue should be dipped in cold water for a short time and, after removing, immediately cleaned.
