Try this super tender Pork Lengua Recipe with creamy white sauce. Cooked in a pressure cooker to cut the cooking time. An all-time favorite Filipino delicacy.
Lengua is a dish made from beef or pork tongue, beef being the more popular choice. The popular way of cooking Lengua in the Philippines is with white sauce. People would normally serve this at special occassions.
I was asked by one at Instagram to write about Lengue Recipe. And she asked specifically about Lengue recipe without using cream of mushroom. Like how it is done in Pampanga she said.
Of course, I said I would do it. I've had it so many times before but the truth is, I haven't cooked this dish until now. Usually, I leave it to my Mama who used to cook this everyday when they still had the canteen.
Beef or Pork Tongue for Lengua?
So when I went out to get me some tongue, the butcher asked me if I want beef/ox or pork tongue. Eerrr...unsure which one, I just told him to give me the one that is used for Lengua. He told me both can be used.
I called my Mama and asked her which one to get. I just assumed everyone uses beef tongue. She told me that if I am not using cream of mushroom then to get the pork tongue. Don't ask me why, but it seems that is how it is done.
It is way smaller than beef or ox tongue so it would be perfect if you are not cooking for a large group. It was also faster to cook because of its size.
I really thought that cooking Lengua would require a lot of effort. Not that I am afraid of flexing some muscles in the kitchen if needed. I think I've proven in several occassions that I can also do complicated.
I am not completely sure why Lengua gave me that impression that it is difficult. To my surprise, preparing this dish turned out to be rather simple. Well, I have to admit, not without several phone calls to my Mama for advice and confirmation to boost my confidence first.
The problem is Mama does not have exact measurements. Like the really good cook that she is, everything comes from experience and gut feeling.
So I thought, I have the ingredients down and I would just wing it with the measurements. Some little adjustments later and I came with this recipe. With stamp of approval from both my Mama and Papa of course before sharing it here.
Armin did try it and said it taste good but he cannot imagine eating pork tongue...just yet (*wink*) !
By the way, a callout to Ms. Nadia Junco...as you requested now here it is, Lengua recipe without using cream of mushroom.
Printable Recipe
Easy Creamy Lengua Recipe (Pork Tongue)
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tongue
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 can (370ml) evaporated milk
- 1 cup broth (from tongue)
- 1 can (15.25oz) whole corn kernel - liquid drained
- salt
- ground pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose cream
Instructions
- Place the pork tongue in a pressure cooker. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt and and fill with enough water just to cover the meat. Cook in pressure cooker for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove tongue from liquid and transfer to a work surface and cool slightly. Reserve a cup of the broth. Peel outer layer of skin from pork tongue. Cut the meat in thin slices about a quarter inch thick.
- Melt butter on a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion until aromatic and tender.
- Add the pork tongue slices and season with soy sauce. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes turning the meat slices once or twice.
- Pour in evaporated milk and broth and add the corn kernels. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes or until liquids starts to get thick.
- Add all-purpose cream and simmer for another minute. Add salt if needed.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve with steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
Mary says
I found the idea for this recipe on you tube and had to try it. I just bought pork toungs a few weeks or so ago and was not sure what to do with them I have had beef tongue many times and really enjoy it.
I was a bit dissapointed in the youtube video I found on this as it did not include the recipe for exact measurements so I just decided to go to pinterest to see if someone had the exact measurement recipe and I found this. Thank so much. I have pork tongues ready to put the recipe together and make it for supper tonight. I think I may copy and paste this recipe to a comment on the youtube video to help others who may want to try this.
Bebs says
How did it go, Mary? I hoped you like it.
Sam says
It looks like something my mom cooked for our family when I was a kid, sadly she’s no longer with us, so your recipes enables me to enjoy some of the things that I had growing up.
Bebs says
Hi Sam, moms are the best and I am glad that our recipe gives you back a piece of her.
TaT says
sooo mouth watering!!!
Cherissa says
Super easy and yummy. I dont like cooking so I look for recipes that are easy to cook. This has been my favourite ever since! Thankyou for the recipe!
Bebs says
That is awesome! Thanks for your great comment, Cherissa!
Gigi says
Hi. Planning to double the recipe. Do I double all the ingredients?
Bebs says
Yes, you can.
Rachel P says
Can you please make lengua recipe with cream of mushroom? pretty please? 🙂
Bebs says
It is almost the same just replace the all-purpose cream with cream of mushroom and reduce the salt in the recipe since it has some salt already, you can also skip the corn kernels.
Kenneth says
Hi Ms. Bebs, thank you for this recipe! I am from pampanga and i always ask my auntie to cook me some lengua dila, but with this recipe, my kids liked it so much and feels like home. Cheers!
Bebs says
Happy to hear that Kenneth and I can totally relate how food can give you the feeling of being back at home.
Nadia says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! Happy new year!
Bebs says
You most welcome Nadia and a happy new year to you too!
Marilyn Ronquillo says
Hi Ms.Bebs. Happy New Year. I am a subscriber and i want to get the free cookbook, how can i get this. Pls. Help.
Bebs says
Hi Marilyn, you should have received an email when you subscribed with the link to download the ECookbook...
Bebs says
Pretty sure it would also be great with beef tongue, Jacquie. 🙂
Jacquie M says
I love tongue but can only get beef around here so I will be making it with the beef tongue. This recipe is making me hungry!