Gjuhë Vici e Fërguar
Fried Beef Tongue
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Slices of pre-boiled beef tongue are pan-fried in butter or olive oil until slightly crispy and golden, often seasoned simply with garlic and paprika. It's a rich and tender cut.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, butter or olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or high-carb sauces are served. Confirm no breading is used for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Ju lutem përgatiteni pa bukë ose salca me karbohidrate. Sigurohuni të mos përdoret miell për skuqje.
Please prepare this without bread or high-carb sauces. Confirm no breading is used for frying.
Watch out for
Possible sugary glaze or breading (unlikely for traditional fried tongue, but confirm with restaurant staff).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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