cow tongue
Here’s a photo of a cow tongue being served in a nice, european restaurant. Â Many people may think it’s quite strange or gross, but it’s actually a very tender and tasty cut of beef. Â I posted this photo because it’s in stark contrast to one of the odd things I could post from Thailand. Â What might be seen as a luxory food or delicious meal in Europe can also be served in Thailand, although in different circumstances.
In Bangkok I occassionaly see the ‘pig head’ vendor at the end of my street. Â This vendor has a whole, cooked pig head (or two) in the morning and throughout the day chops bits of it for the customers. Â You can request the tongue or the more exotic pieces: chin, cheek, ear, snout, forehead, etc. Â That’s right, nothing goes to waste. Â Some parts are a bit chewy, but others are nice and tender. Â The meat is usually served with a spicy chili sauce for dipping. Â Not quite the same as Europe, but it all gets eaten in the end.
