Chouriço Grelhado
Grilled Blood Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Thick-cut, flavorful blood sausage, pan-fried or grilled until crispy outside and tender inside. A common appetizer (tira-gosto) found in Brazilian bars and restaurants, rich in protein and fat. Typically served simply, sometimes with a squeeze of lime.
Key ingredients
Pork blood sausage (chouriço), olive oil or lard for cooking.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no sugary glaze or fillers are used, which is rare for traditional chouriço.
Watch out for
Some commercial sausages might contain trace amounts of fillers or sugar, but traditional chouriço is generally very low carb. Always confirm ingredients if possible.
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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