Lengua en Salsa Verde
Beef Tongue in Green Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request "sin arroz y sin frijoles" (without rice and beans) and "sin tortillas" (without tortillas). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, typically served sliced and simmered in a vibrant and tangy green tomatillo sauce with chiles, cilantro, and onion. A rich and flavorful offal dish.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, tomatillos, serrano or jalapeño chiles, onion, garlic, cilantro, chicken/beef broth, salt, pepper, cooking oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Request "sin arroz y sin frijoles" (without rice and beans) and "sin tortillas" (without tortillas). Inquire if the sauce is thickened with masa or cornstarch, and ask for it to be omitted if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Lengua en Salsa Verde, por favor, sin arroz, frijoles ni tortillas. ¿La salsa lleva masa o maicena para espesar? Si es posible, sin eso.
The Lengua en Salsa Verde, please without rice, beans, or tortillas. Is the sauce thickened with masa or cornstarch? If so, can it be omitted?
Watch out for
Tomatillos contribute some carbs. The sauce might be thickened with masa or cornstarch. Restaurants sometimes add a touch of sugar to green sauces to cut the acidity or enhance flavor.
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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