Meat

Tongue

Camel tongue is a large, muscular organ that becomes tender and mild after long simmering and peeling of the rough outer skin. The interior is fine-grained and excellent cold in thin slices or warm in sandwiches and spiced salads. Size often exceeds beef tongue, so timing runs longer. Poach with onion, bay, peppercorn, and a splash of vinegar until a skewer slides easily; peel while warm, then chill in the cooking liquid for neat carving. Season the finished slices with salt, lemon, and herbs. Freshness at purchase is essential.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

PeeledPressedSimmeredSliced

Traits

LargeLarge MuscleMildPeel After SimmerSliceableTender When Done

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 233

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 5.25 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.85 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.05 g
Cholesterol 95 mg
Sodium 56.5 mg
Salt 0.14 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 19.9 g
Water 58.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 233 kcal
Water 58.8 g
Protein 19.9 g
Fat 19 g
- Saturated Fat 5.25 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.85 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.05 g
  - Omega-3 0.11 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 37.8 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.21 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 5.73 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.62 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 8 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg
Minerals 340 mg
- Major Minerals 339 mg
  - Calcium 51 mg
  - Sodium 56.5 mg
  - Potassium 231 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.14 g
Cholesterol 95 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.21 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 5.73 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.62 · vitamin-b6: 0.41 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 8 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.3 · vitamin-k: 1.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 56.53 · Potassium: 231 · Calcium: 51 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Tongue is a fatty muscle with rich collagen when slow-cooked.

History

1200EG

Egyptian and Levantine cooks prepared large camel tongues for cold feast platters.

1880MA

Maghrebi kitchens simmered and peeled camel tongue for spiced salads.

2010

Modern delis and taco concepts featured sliced camel tongue as a specialty.