Lengua Estofada

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix vinegar and salt. Rub tongue with mixture to remove the shiny substance then rinse well.
2. In a pot, pour water and arrange tongue. Bring to boil for 10 minutes.
3. Drain the tongue and scrape the white surface using knife. Rinse well.
4. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry tongue until brown. Drain and set aside.
5. Fry potatoes. Drain and set aside.
6. In a sauce pan, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
7. Add tongue, 2 cups water, tomato paste, bay leaf, white wine, oyster sauce, sugar, peppercorns and salt.
8. Simmer for 2 hours or until tongue is tender. Add more water if necessary.
9. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
10. Take out the tongue and slice 1/2 inch diagonally.
11. Transfer to serving plate with fried potatoes. Pour the sauce on top before serving.