Limbă Prăjită (Fără Pesmet)
Pan-Fried Tongue (Keto, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: tongue must be prepared without any breadcrumbs (pesmet) or flour. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef or pork tongue, sliced and pan-fried until golden and slightly crispy, seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served without any breading.
Key ingredients
Beef/pork tongue, garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil/butter for frying, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Tongue must be prepared without any breadcrumbs (pesmet) or flour. Served plain or with keto-friendly garnishes.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Limbă Prăjită, vă rog să o preparați fără pesmet sau făină. Serviți simplu sau cu garnituri keto.
For Limbă Prăjită, please prepare without breadcrumbs or flour. Served plain or with keto-friendly garnishes.
Watch out for
Using flour or breadcrumbs for breading; any sugary sauces.
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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