Goveđi Jezik s Kremastim Umakom od Hrena
Beef Tongue with Creamy Horseradish Sauce (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, sliced and served with a rich, creamy horseradish sauce. This is a classic and flavorful Croatian dish, traditionally keto-friendly if served without carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, onion, carrots (minimal), celery, bay leaf, peppercorns (for cooking tongue), heavy cream, fresh horseradish (grated), white wine vinegar, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. Request no starchy sides (potatoes, dumplings, bread). Confirm horseradish sauce is cream-based and free of added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Goveđi Jezik, molim bez brašna/škroba u umaku i bez škrobnih priloga. Je li umak od hrena kremasti i bez dodanog šećera?
For the Goveđi Jezik, please no flour/starch in the sauce and no starchy sides. Is the horseradish sauce cream-based and sugar-free?
Watch out for
Flour thickeners in sauce, large amounts of carrots in tongue cooking liquid, sugary horseradish sauce (some ready-made sauces can contain sugar).
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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