Lzooghats
Boiled Tongue (Appetizer Style)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
Tender, thinly sliced beef or lamb tongue, slow-boiled until succulent and often served cold as a traditional appetizer or meze. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and perhaps a touch of garlic.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb tongue, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it's served plain, without any accompanying sauces that might contain sugar or high-carb elements, and no bread.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Լզուղացը խնդրում եմ մատուցել պարզ, առանց որևէ սոուսի կամ հացի:
I'd like the Lzooghats served plain, without any sauces or bread.
Watch out for
Often served with bread, or occasionally with a non-keto side such as potatoes or a sugary dipping sauce.
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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