Rindszunge an Kapernsauce
Beef Tongue with Caper Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender slices of slow-cooked beef tongue, often served in a rich, creamy caper sauce. A classic Swiss dish, naturally low in carbs when prepared without flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, heavy cream, capers, butter, beef broth, white wine (optional, small amount), shallots, herbs (e.g., parsley, chives), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce; confirm no added sugar in the sauce base.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Kapernsauce zur Rindszunge weder mit Mehl noch Stärke gebunden und ungezuckert ist.
Please ensure the sauce for the Rindszunge is not thickened with flour or starch, and has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Flour/starch as thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in pre-made sauces, excessive use of onions/shallots.
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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