Jagnjeći jezik u saftu
Lamb Tongue in Sauce (Keto, without flour)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-cooked lamb tongue, prized for its tender texture and rich flavor, served in a savory sauce often made with cream, herbs, and aromatics. Naturally keto if the sauce is not thickened with flour.
Key ingredients
Lamb tongue, heavy cream, butter or oil, onions (small amount), garlic, fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, dill), lamb broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch in the sauce. Ensure minimal onion. Request extra cream or butter in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Jagnjeći jezik u saftu, molim. Bez brašna ili skroba u sosu. Minimalno luka. Može li dodatno pavlake ili putera u sosu?
Jagnjeći jezik u saftu, please. No flour or starch in the sauce. Minimal onion. Can I have extra cream or butter in the sauce?
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a thickener for the sauce; excessive onion; served with high-carb sides.
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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