Grilled Chicken Heart and Beef Tongue /Tim Luoi Nuong Vi (Vietnamese)

beef tongue

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork tongue

Chicken breast is leaner and more accessible.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

Soak beef tongue in water for several hours to remove impurities.

Boil beef tongue in salted water until tender, about 2-3 hours.

Remove tongue from water and let it cool before peeling off the skin.

Marinate chicken hearts in a mixture of garlic, shallots, lemongrass, soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and sugar for at least 30 minutes.

Slice the beef tongue into thick pieces and marinate in the same mixture for 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Skewer the marinated chicken hearts and beef tongue slices.

Grill chicken hearts for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.

Grill beef tongue for 6-8 minutes, until slightly charred and heated through.

Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve with lime juice, fresh herbs, and sliced chili peppers.

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