It’s an unusual dish but for most South Africans, beef tongue is a delicious meal for any occasion.
But why tongue and what health benefits can it possibly have? According to Livestrong.com cow tongue is high in:
- Iron and Zinc
- Choline and Vitamin B-12
- Complete Protein
Although eating tongue on a daily basis can be dangerous as it raises your cholesterol as it contains loads of fat. Like all foods and meat, tongue should be an occasional meal and not consumed daily.
Read more in detail on Livestrong.com
How to prepare tongue: