Zabaan (Persian/Iranian Beef & Sheep Tongue Stew) Recipe

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Zabaan (Persian/Iranian Beef & Sheep Tongue Stew)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 sheep tongue
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 -4 tsp tomato paste
  • 500 g mushrooms
  • 100 g butter

Directions:

  1. Tongue is very tasty but takes a long time to cook.
  2. Wash the tongue(s) carefully.
  3. Add hot water and bring to a boil.
  4. Remove the foam that accumulates on top.
  5. Peel garlic cloves and onions, then slice them thinly.
  6. Wash herbs and chop them finely.
  7. Add garlic, onions, and herbs to tongue and cook over low heat for 4-5 hours, adding more hot water during cooking if necessary.
  8. Salt and black pepper should be added near the end of cooking.
  9. When tongue is cooked, there should be about one cup of water left.
  10. Remove tongue and peel the skin while still warm.
  11. Allow to cool, then cut into thin slices using a sharp knife.
  12. Wash and slice mushrooms, then fry in butter for a few minutes.
  13. Add tomato paste and tongue-juice and bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
  14. Serve tongue with mushrooms and some fresh parsley.
  15. If desired, pooreh-yeh Seeb-Zamini or Polow can also be served with tongue.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.37 Kcal (1015 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.77g 32%
Cholesterol 53.75mg 18%
Sodium 41.17mg 2%
Potassium 775.46mg 16%
Total Carbs 10.73g 4%
Sugars 4.68g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 14%
Protein 6.07g 12%
Vitamin C 72.5mg 121%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 90.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.56 Kcal (434 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.87g 32%
Cholesterol 22.97mg 18%
Sodium 17.59mg 2%
Potassium 331.34mg 16%
Total Carbs 4.58g 4%
Sugars 2g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 14%
Protein 2.6g 12%
Vitamin C 31mg 121%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.9mg 25%
Calcium 38.5mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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