Langue de Veau aux Lentilles

• 1 calf’s tongue
• 1 small bouquet garni
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 500

Pour 7 l/12 pt water into a huge pot, add the tongue and boil for 20 minutes, skimming the surface very thoroughly until it is quite clear. Add the bouquet garni, season and simmer gently for 1½ hour