Morcilla a la Parrilla
Grilled Blood Sausage with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request without bread. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Argentinian dishes.
What it is
A traditional grilled blood sausage, rich and flavorful, typically served as an appetizer or part of an asado. Naturally low in carbs, but traditionally served with bread.
Key ingredients
Pork blood, pork fat, spices (onions, salt, pepper, paprika), natural casing, olive oil for grilling.
How to make it keto
Request without bread. Pair with a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion with olive oil and vinegar dressing) or grilled low-carb vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Morcilla a la Parrilla, por favor, sin pan. ¿Se puede con una ensalada verde o verduras a la parrilla bajas en carbohidratos?
Morcilla a la Parrilla, please, without bread. Can I have a simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some commercial morcilla preparations (though less common in Argentina than some other regions), traditionally served with bread (pan).
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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