Keelekaste
Braised Ox Tongue in Cream Sauce with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request to confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce (or ask for a cream-only reduction). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender slow-braised ox tongue served in a rich creamy sauce, offered without traditional potato sides. Instead, accompanied by steamed green beans or broccoli, making it a hearty keto meal.
Key ingredients
Ox tongue, heavy cream, beef broth, onions, carrots (small amount for flavor), bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, butter, green beans/broccoli.
How to make it keto
Request to confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce (or ask for a cream-only reduction). Served with green vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli) instead of potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Palun kinnitage, et kaste on jahuvaba. Kas saaksin kartuli asemel rohelisi köögivilju?
Please confirm the sauce has no flour. Can I have green vegetables instead of potatoes?
Watch out for
Flour-based thickeners in the sauce are common; potential for hidden sugars in some restaurant sauces. Root vegetables (carrots) might be used in the braising liquid, which adds a small amount of carbs.
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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