Lingua Salmistrata in Salsa Verde
Cured Beef Tongue with Green Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Tender, thinly sliced cured beef tongue, often served chilled or at room temperature, accompanied by a vibrant and tangy 'Salsa Verde' – a herbaceous green sauce made with fresh parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Key ingredients
Cured beef tongue, fresh parsley, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breadcrumbs are used in the salsa verde, as some traditional versions may include them.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Lingua Salmistrata in Salsa Verde, si prega di confermare che la salsa verde non contenga pangrattato.
For the Lingua Salmistrata in Salsa Verde, please confirm no breadcrumbs are used in the salsa verde.
Watch out for
Some variations of 'Salsa Verde' might include breadcrumbs as a thickener; confirm their omission. Watch for any added sugar in pickling liquid if tongue is store-bought cured.
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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