Saure Zunge
Sour Beef Tongue (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread, potatoes, or other starchy sides are served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Austrian dish featuring thinly sliced, boiled beef tongue served cold or lukewarm in a piquant vinegar and oil dressing with finely chopped onions. A refreshing and flavorful starter or light main course.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, vinegar, olive oil, onion, salt, pepper, bay leaf, allspice.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread, potatoes, or other starchy sides are served. Confirm no sugar is added to the dressing (traditional 'sour' preparation usually omits this).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zur Sauren Zunge bitte kein Brot, keine Kartoffeln oder andere stärkehaltige Beilagen. Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass dem Dressing kein Zucker zugesetzt ist.
For the Saure Zunge, no bread, potatoes, or starchy sides, please. Please confirm no sugar is added to the dressing.
Watch out for
Bread or potato sides. Potential for a small amount of sugar in the dressing (though less common for 'sour' preparation).
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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