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Quick & Easy Fried Beef Tongue: Delicious Spiced Meat Recipe
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Quick & Easy Fried Beef Tongue: Delicious Spiced Meat Recipe
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Quick & Easy Fried Beef Tongue: Delicious Spiced Meat Recipe

Discover how to make this incredibly delicious fried beef tongue! We fry pre-cooked tongue slices and season them with a blend of chili flakes, sumac, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt. For an extra kick, you can also add chopped garlic. A simple yet flavorful dish perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
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Pre-sliced Beef Tongue
Pre-sliced Beef Tongue

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
8m
Cook Time
13m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
Azerbaijani / Middle Eastern
Azerbaijani
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
20g
Protein
2g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Slices Frying in Pan
Slices Frying in Pan

Ingredients

  • Beef Tongue
    (Pre-cooked and sliced into 0.5 inch thick pieces)

    1 piece
  • Cooking Oil
    (for frying)

    2 tablespoons
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  • Chili Flakes
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Ground Sumac
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Paprika
    (sweet or smoked, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Dried Thyme
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    (freshly ground, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
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  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic
    (finely chopped, optional)

    1 cloves
Servings: 3
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Seasoning the Fried Tongue
Seasoning the Fried Tongue

Instructions

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  • 1

    Slice the pre-cooked beef tongue into approximately 0.5-inch thick pieces. Ensure they are uniform for even cooking.
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    Slice the pre-cooked beef tongue into approximately 0.5-inch thick pieces. Ensure they are uniform for even cooking.
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    You can boil the tongue ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
  • 2

    Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced tongue and fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
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    Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced tongue and fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary for best crispiness.
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  • 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle the chili flakes, ground sumac, paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt over the fried tongue. If using, add the finely chopped garlic now.
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    Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle the chili flakes, ground sumac, paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt over the fried tongue. If using, add the finely chopped garlic now.
    1m

    Adjust spice levels to your preference, adding more or less as desired.
  • 4

    Toss the tongue slices gently in the pan for 1-2 minutes, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated with the spices. The garlic, if added, should become fragrant.
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    Toss the tongue slices gently in the pan for 1-2 minutes, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated with the spices. The garlic, if added, should become fragrant.
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    Do not overcook after adding spices to preserve their fresh flavor.
  • 5

    Transfer the spicy fried tongue to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately as a main dish or an appetizer.
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    Transfer the spicy fried tongue to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately as a main dish or an appetizer.
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    Pairs well with fresh bread or a simple salad.
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