Kalfstong met Tartaarsaus
Veal Tongue with Tartar Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the tartar sauce (some commercial versions might contain it) and no bread, toast, or other high-carb accompaniments are served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, tender cold veal tongue, often slow-cooked until very tender, served with a classic, tangy mayonnaise-based tartar sauce featuring capers, gherkins, and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Cooked veal tongue, mayonnaise, capers, gherkins, fresh herbs (parsley, chives), lemon juice, seasoning.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the tartar sauce (some commercial versions might contain it) and no bread, toast, or other high-carb accompaniments are served.
Watch out for
Sugar in commercial mayonnaise/tartar sauce, high-carb side dishes or bread.
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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