Marinated Beef Tongue with Cannellini Hummus and Seasonal Veg
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/beef-tongue-cannellini-hummus/
Beef tongue is always a Christmas hit on any festive table, and we’re pairing it with cannellini hummus and some seasonal veggies!
Cooking Methods
- Cooking
Serves
6Prep Time
20 minutesCooking Time
1 hour 45 minutesIngredients
For the Pickled Tongue:
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) coriander seeds
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 x pickled beef tongue
For the Marinade:
- 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- Handful parsley, chopped
- Handful coriander, chopped
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
For the Cannellini Bean Hummus:
- 2 tins (2 x 400g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
For the Seasonal Veg:
- 6 baby beetroot
- 6 baby carrots
- 150g broccolini
- Micro greens, to serve
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
For the Pickled Tongue:
- Heat your pressure cooker pot on a medium heat with a dash of olive oil.
- Fry the onion, garlic and aromatics for about 3-4 minutes or until fragrant. Add the pickled tongue and stock to the pot.
- Close the lid and pressure cook for about 1 hour 20 minutes or until soft. Release the steam, remove the tongue and allow to cool to the touch.
- Once cooled, peel the skin off the tongue and cut into 1cm slices.
- Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over the cooked tongue slices.
- Allow to marinade in the fridge, covered, for about 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until well combined and smooth
- Adjust seasoning according to taste and add a dash of extra lemon juice if necessary.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Peel the beetroot and carrots and roast covered for about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the broccolini and roast uncovered for another 8-10 minutes. Season to taste and serve with micro greens.
- Spread the cannellini bean hummus onto a serving platter, stack the marinated tongue slices and finish with the veggies.