Lengua en Salsa (con Acompañamientos Keto)
Beef Tongue in Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for a side salad (oil and vinegar dressing) or steamed non-starchy vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans) instead of rice, potatoes, or plantains. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef tongue slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce typically made with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and various spices. Served with keto-friendly side options instead of traditional rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Ask for a side salad (oil and vinegar dressing) or steamed non-starchy vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans) instead of rice, potatoes, or plantains. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Lengua en Salsa, por favor. Sin arroz, papas o plátanos. ¿Podría ser con una ensalada simple con aceite y vinagre, o vegetales al vapor? ¿La salsa no lleva harina ni almidón?
For the Lengua en Salsa, no rice, potatoes, or plantains. Can I have a side salad with oil and vinegar, or steamed non-starchy vegetables? Please confirm no flour or starch thickens the sauce.
Watch out for
Tomato-based sauce can contain natural sugars; restaurant sauces might use flour/starch as a thickener or added 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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