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Lamb tongue rillettes

Lamb tongue rillettes
Lamb tongue rillettes
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Lamb tongue rillettes is a rich, savory French pâté-like spread made by slow-cooking lamb tongues until tender, then shredding and mixing them with fat, herbs, and seasonings. It is typically served as an appetizer on toast or crackers.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with very few carbohydrates, providing a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains approximately 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories110 kcal
Protein7 g
Carbs0 g
Fat9 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar0 g
Sodium250 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Zinc2.0 mg
Vitamin B121.2 µg
Niacin (B3)3.0 mg
Phosphorus80 mg
Selenium6 µg
Potassium100 mg
Vitamin B60.15 mg

Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culinarily, it's a prime example of French charcuterie, utilizing a less common cut of meat to create a delicacy. Nutritionally, organ meats like tongue are dense in micronutrients often lacking in muscle meats.

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