Lengua de Res Estofada (Keto Modificada)
Braised Beef Tongue Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or starch thickeners for the stew. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Peruvian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Beef tongue, a delicacy, is slow-braised until it is exceptionally tender and melt-in-your-mouth soft. It's cooked in a rich, savory stew with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and Peruvian spices. Modified to be free of carb thickeners and served without rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, ají panca paste, bell peppers, bay leaf, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or starch thickeners for the stew. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base or ají panca. Omit any rice or potatoes typically served.
Watch out for
Sugar in ají panca paste or tomato sauce, flour/starch thickeners in the stew, starchy side dishes.
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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