Eating in China
Braised beef tongue with its outer skin removed, shown as a smooth piece and three fine-grained slices.

Beef tongue

牛舌Niúshé

The tongue of cattle, used as a cut of meat.

Type
Meat

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

After braising and removing the tough outer skin, it can be sliced into tender, closely grained pieces.

In the kitchen

One option in a version of fu qi fei pian.

Tongue is distinct from tripe and lung; an offal mix may include different cuts.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有牛舌吗?

Does this dish contain Beef tongue?

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