Lengua en Salsa (Beef Tongue in Keto Tomato Sauce)
Slow-Cooked Beef Tongue in Rich Tomato Sauce (No Carb Thickeners or Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no carb-based thickeners (e.g., flour, corn masa) are used in the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked until incredibly succulent, then served in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce. The sauce, made from fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices, is prepared without any corn masa or bread for thickening in this keto adaptation. The focus is on the luxurious texture of the tongue and the deep flavors of the sauce, served without any high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices
How to make it keto
Ensure no carb-based thickeners (e.g., flour, corn masa) are used in the sauce. Confirm the tomato sauce is sugar-free. Request no rice or tortillas on the side. The tongue itself is very keto-friendly; the sauce and sides are the main concerns.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant tomato sauces. Potential for carb thickeners in the sauce. Almost always served with high-carb sides (rice, tortillas).
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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