Lengua a la Vinagreta
Beef Tongue in Vinaigrette
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Uruguayan dishes.
What it is
A classic cold appetizer or main course featuring tender, thinly sliced boiled beef tongue, marinated in a flavorful vinaigrette with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, fresh parsley, oregano, bell peppers, onions, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar in the vinaigrette, which is rare for traditional preparations but worth asking.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para la Lengua a la Vinagreta, ¿me confirma si la vinagreta no tiene azúcar añadido?
For the Lengua a la Vinagreta, can you confirm the vinaigrette has no added sugar?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in vinaigrette (uncommon in authentic preparations but possible in commercial versions).
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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