Kepta jautienos liežuvis
Pan-fried Beef Tongue
Yes, with a tweak: request 'be bulvių' (without potatoes) and confirm no high-carb sauces. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
Tender, pre-boiled beef tongue, sliced and then pan-fried, often in butter, until lightly caramelized. A flavorful and often underrated offal delicacy.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, butter/oil, salt, pepper, garlic (optional).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'be bulvių' (without potatoes) and confirm no high-carb sauces. Ensure it's not breaded (uncommon for tongue, but always check).
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Keptos jautienos liežuvio prašau be bulvių ir be angliavandenių turinčių padažų. Prašau patvirtinti, kad jis neapvoliotas džiūvėsėliuose.
Kepta jautienos liežuvis, please, without potatoes, and no high-carb sauces. Please confirm it's not breaded.
Watch out for
Typically served with mashed potatoes or other high-carb sides. Sauces could contain flour or 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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