Bistik na Dila
Beef Tongue Steak
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Filipino dishes.
What it is
Tender slices of braised ox tongue, pan-fried and served with a savory-tangy sauce made from soy sauce, calamansi juice, and sautéed onions. A rich and flavorful dish, naturally keto with careful sauce preparation.
Key ingredients
Ox tongue, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), calamansi juice, onions, garlic, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Request for low-carb soy sauce alternatives or coconut aminos. Serve with sautéed low-carb vegetables instead of rice.
Watch out for
Sugar in the sauce, high-carb content of some soy sauces (check ingredients), carb-heavy 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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