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Beef tongue in green sauce — Typical dish of Turin
Typical dish of Turin

Beef tongue in green sauce

Thin slices of boiled veal tongue, tender and glossy, laid on the plate and covered with a fragrant, vibrant green sauce. The bright green of parsley blends with the savory notes of anchovies and capers, creating a fresh, tangy balance. The texture is soft and velvety, while the sauce adds liveliness and character. It is a robust yet elegant main course, often served warm or at room temperature.

Season: Tutto l'anno€12–18

Why it matters

Beef tongue in green sauce reflects the Piedmontese tradition of resourceful cooking, where every part of the animal is valued with respect and skill. In Turin it is an iconic dish of historic trattorias, symbolizing the Savoyard gastronomic culture: understated, intense, and deeply connected to high-quality ingredients.

Origin story

Its roots lie in the rural and bourgeois cuisine of Piedmont between the 18th and 19th centuries, when less prized cuts were elevated with aromatic sauces. Piedmontese green sauce, made with parsley, anchovies, and bread soaked in vinegar, was created specifically to accompany boiled meats. Over time, beef tongue in green sauce became a staple on the menus of Turin’s trattorias.

Typical ingredients

lingua di vitelloprezzemoloacciughecapperipane raffermoacetoolio extravergine d'olivaaglio

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