Вараны ялавічны язык
Boiled Beef Tongue
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Belarusian dishes.
What it is
Tender beef tongue, slow-boiled until succulent and easy to slice. Considered a delicacy, it's rich in flavor and texture, often served either chilled or warm, typically with horseradish or mustard.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, water, carrots (for broth flavour, usually discarded), onions (for broth flavour, usually discarded), bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt.
Optional tweaks
Request without any potato, bread, or other high-carb sides. Ensure any accompanying horseradish or mustard is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Вараны ялавічны язык, пожалуйста. Без картофеля, хлеба и других высокоуглеводных гарниров. Хрен или горчица без сахара?
Вараны ялавічны язык, please. No potato, bread, or high-carb sides. Is the horseradish or mustard sugar-free?
Watch out for
Carby sides (potatoes, bread), potential for sugary horseradish/mustard condiments.
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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