Lengua de Vaca Estofada (Keto-Modified)
Stewed Beef Tongue (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice and potatoes. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bolivian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue stewed in a rich, savory sauce typically made with tomatoes, onions, and aji. This keto version focuses on the succulent tongue and sauce, without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, tomatoes, onions, garlic, aji colorado (red aji), vegetable oil, beef broth, peas (small amount), bay leaf, cumin, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without rice and potatoes. Ask for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables or a green salad. Confirm no sugar or starchy thickeners in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Lengua de Vaca Estofada, sin arroz ni papas. Pido vegetales al vapor o una ensalada verde. ¿La salsa no lleva azúcar ni espesantes con almidón?
Lengua de Vaca Estofada, no rice or potatoes. I'd like steamed non-starchy vegetables or a green salad. Please confirm no sugar or starchy thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Carbs from tomatoes, onions, and small amounts of peas in the sauce. Potential hidden sugars or starchy thickeners in the stew base.
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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