Limbă cu Măsline
Beef Tongue with Olives
Yes, with a tweak: ensure minimal tomato paste is used, and no flour for thickening the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and tender dish featuring slow-cooked beef tongue, often simmered in a rich sauce with olives, onions, garlic, and herbs. The tongue is incredibly tender and fatty, making it a keto delight.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, green or black olives, onion, garlic, bay leaf, tomato paste (minimal), olive oil, beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure minimal tomato paste is used, and no flour for thickening the sauce. Request no carb-heavy sides like potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Limbă cu Măsline, vă rog puțină pastă de roșii și fără făină în sos. Fără cartofi sau orez ca garnitură.
For the Limbă cu Măsline, please use minimal tomato paste and no flour in the sauce. No potatoes or rice on the side.
Watch out for
Flour used to thicken the sauce. High amount of onion or tomato paste can add carbs. Often served with mashed potatoes or rice.
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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