Lengua a la Vinagreta
Beef Tongue Vinaigrette
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Paraguayan dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue sliced thin and marinated in a tangy vinaigrette with bell peppers, onion, and herbs. A refreshing and flavorful dish often served cold as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, white vinegar, olive oil, onion, bell peppers, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm the vinaigrette is sugar-free. This dish is naturally low-carb, but it's often served with bread, which must be explicitly declined.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Lengua a la Vinagreta, ¿la vinagreta no lleva azúcar? Y sin pan, por favor.
For the Lengua a la Vinagreta, please confirm the vinaigrette is sugar-free. And no bread, please.
Watch out for
Sugary vinaigrette (less common in traditional preparation but possible). Often served with bread as a standard accompaniment.
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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