Langue de Veau, Sauce Gribiche
Veal Tongue with Gribiche Sauce (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked veal tongue, typically served sliced, either warm or chilled, and generously topped with a classic Gribiche sauce. This rich, mayonnaise-based sauce is enlivened with hard-boiled egg yolks, Dijon mustard, capers, finely diced cornichons, and fresh herbs, providing a tangy and savory complement to the delicate tongue. Served with crisp crudités.
Key ingredients
Veal tongue, hard-boiled eggs, olive oil, Dijon mustard, capers, cornichons, parsley, chervil, tarragon, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, bay leaf, onion (for cooking tongue), crudités (celery, radish).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread is served alongside; explicitly request crudités (raw vegetable sticks) if not offered as standard. The sauce itself is naturally keto-friendly.
Watch out for
Bread/toast typically served as an accompaniment.
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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