Hovězí Jazyk s Křenem
Europe — Czech Republic
Czech beef tongue with horseradish sauce. Tongue simmered with root vegetables and spices, served sliced with horseradish cream or sauce and dumplings.
Cuts in this tradition
Cultural context
A premium traditional dish served at holiday meals and family gatherings. Part of the Central European tongue-with-horseradish tradition shared with Poland, Russia, and Ukraine.
Preparation
Tongue simmered with root vegetables, bay leaves, and peppercorns until tender. Peeled while hot, sliced. Served with horseradish cream sauce and bread dumplings.