Телешки език в масло
Veal Tongue in Butter
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
Delicately tender veal tongue, slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth, then pan-fried or served simply with a rich butter sauce. A highly prized delicacy.
Key ingredients
Veal tongue, butter, garlic, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, vegetable or beef broth (for initial cooking).
Optional tweaks
None typically needed. Ensure no flour is used in the butter sauce and no starchy side dishes are included.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, да няма брашно в масления сос и без нишестени гарнитури.
Please ensure no flour is used in the butter sauce and no starchy side dishes are included.
Watch out for
Flour used to thicken a butter sauce (unlikely but possible), high-carb side dishes.
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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