Ají de Lengua

Step by stepInstructions

1. Place the tongue in a large pot with the quartered onion, bay leaves, and 1 tablespoon of salt, cover with water, and simmer for 2 hours, skimming occasionally, until the skin peels off easily.
2. Drain, then peel the tongue while still warm and slice it into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and aji amarillo and cook 2 minutes.
4. Blend the soaked bread and milk with the nuts and 1/2 cup of the stock into a smooth paste.
5. Add the paste and the remaining stock to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
6. Add the tongue slices and simmer for 10 minutes, spooning the sauce over, until everything is hot and well coated.
7. Season with salt and pepper and serve over boiled potato slices, garnished with olives and parsley.