Tongue

Poultry

Tongue

Duck tongue is a small delicacy in Chinese banquet and hotpot cookery—tiny, rich, best cooked in spiced broths or deep-fried after simmering. Yield is low; flavour is concentrated. Simmer in aromatics until tender, then flash-fry or serve in broth. Eating is fiddly—cartilage runs through—but enthusiasts prize them. Source from specialty Asian markets. Not a beginner weeknight staple; a curiosity with real culinary roots.

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Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPeeledPreparedPressedRoastedSliced

Traits

Butcher CutCulinary PartPeel After SimmerSlicedTongueVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 212

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 16.4 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.88 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.03 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Cholesterol 112 mg
  • Sodium 68 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.04 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.5 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20 g
  • Water 64.6 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Chinese banquet tradition featured duck tongues as a textural luxury snack.

Hotpot restaurants offered tongues among premium dipping items.

Specialty importers brought frozen duck tongues to diaspora markets worldwide.

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