Churrasco de Picanha
Picanha Steak (Top Sirloin Cap)
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A classic Brazilian barbecue cut, the picanha (top sirloin cap) is grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with coarse salt. Known for its distinct fat cap which renders beautifully, adding flavor and juiciness.
Key ingredients
Picanha beef, coarse salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary marinades are used (traditional churrasco rarely has them). Avoid any carb-heavy sides like farofa, rice, or sugary vinaigrettes for salads. Focus solely on the pure grilled meat.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Churrasco de Picanha, por favor, confirme que não há marinada doce. Sem farofa, arroz ou vinagrete doce na salada. Só a carne, por favor.
For the Churrasco de Picanha, please confirm no sugary marinade. No farofa, rice, or sugary salad vinaigrette. Just the meat, please.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (rare for authentic churrasco, but possible in some modern establishments), sugary vinaigrettes for accompanying salads, starchy sides (farofa, rice, fries).
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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