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Língua de vaca estufada

Cultural Context

Originating from Portugal, Língua de vaca estufada is a traditional dish that showcases the culinary practice of utilizing every part of the animal. This hearty stew is often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, reflecting the country's rich gastronomic heritage. Today, variations can be found in many Portuguese-speaking countries, where it remains a beloved comfort food.

PortuguesePTmain
150 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon oil
½ onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 leaves, chopped
½ cup passata (tomato puree)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and cubed
1 cup beef tongue broth or any other broth
2 beef tongues cooked and cut

beef tongue

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner while pork is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, canola is more budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme is a common herb that can substitute for bay leaves.

1

Turn on your electric pressure cooker in the 'Sauté' function; once it is hot, add the oil. Then add the onions, garlic, cilantro and sauté until the onions are soft and change color.

2

Now add the passata, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and mix everything.

3

Add the potatoes, carrots, broth, and mix everything. Finally, we add the pieces of the tongue. Cancel the 'Saute' function.

4

Cover the pot, select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure' function depending on your pressure cooker model, and set the time to 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to get to pressure.

5

Once the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

6

Uncover the pot, if there is a lot of liquid, you can turn on the 'Saute' function and let the sauce reduce a little for 5 minutes. And it will be ready to enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

electric pressure cooker

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Beef Tongue StewEstufado de Língua

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