Carpaccio di Lingua con Salsa Verde (Senza Pane)
Beef Tongue Carpaccio with Green Sauce (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread or toast is served alongside the carpaccio. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, tender boiled and chilled beef tongue, arranged carpaccio-style and typically served with a vibrant and piquant 'salsa verde' (green sauce) made from fresh parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. A flavorful and unique appetizer.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, fresh parsley, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread or toast is served alongside the carpaccio. Confirm that the salsa verde is made without breadcrumbs (sometimes used as a binder) or any added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Carpaccio di Lingua, per favore, senza pane o crostini. La salsa verde è senza pangrattato e zuccheri aggiunti?
For the Carpaccio di Lingua, please no bread or toast. Can you confirm the salsa verde is made without breadcrumbs or added sugar?
Watch out for
Frequently served with bread, which must be omitted. Some salsa verde recipes may use breadcrumbs as a thickener or include cornichons (gherkins) that can contain 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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