Goveji Jezik z Keto Omako in Zelenjavo
Beef Tongue with Keto Sauce and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: essential: Sauce must not be thickened with flour/starch. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, a classic delicacy in Slovenian cuisine. This keto version is served with a rich, un-thickened sauce (e.g., a jus or cream-based sauce without flour) and a side of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead of traditional potato or polenta.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, beef broth, bay leaves, onions (minimal), carrots (minimal), celery, salt, pepper. Sauce: cooking liquid, butter, heavy cream (optional), herbs. Keto vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, green beans.
How to make it keto
Essential: Sauce must not be thickened with flour/starch. Served without potatoes, polenta, or bread. Request a generous portion of keto vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Omaka za Goveji Jezik naj ne bo zgoščena z moko ali škrobom. Prosim brez krompirja, polente in kruha, ter z obilo keto zelenjave.
For the Goveji Jezik, the sauce must not be thickened with flour or starch. Serve without potatoes, polenta, or bread. Please, a generous portion of keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in sauce, high-carb vegetables (even small amounts of carrots/onions can add up), hidden sugars in some restaurant 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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