Lengua en Salsa (Modificada)
Tongue in Sauce (Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request the Lengua en Salsa without any accompanying rice or potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked and served in a rich, savory creole sauce known as hogao.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, hogao sauce (made from tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin, herbs, and oil). Cooked with additional fats.
How to make it keto
Request the Lengua en Salsa without any accompanying rice or potatoes. Confirm with the server that the hogao sauce does not contain any added sugar (traditionally it shouldn't, but restaurant variations exist).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Lengua en Salsa, sin arroz ni papas, por favor. ¿La salsa hogao no tiene azúcar?
Lengua en Salsa, no rice or potatoes, please. Does the hogao sauce contain any added sugar?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the hogao sauce. Excess cooking oils.
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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