Churrasco (Espetada de Carne)
Brazilian BBQ Grilled Meats
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
An assortment of various cuts of grilled meat, typically seasoned simply with coarse salt. Common cuts include picanha (top sirloin cap), alcatra (sirloin), fraldinha (flank steak), and linguiça (sausage). Served without carb-heavy sides like rice, farofa, or vinaigrette.
Key ingredients
Beef (picanha, alcatra, fraldinha), pork (linguiça, costela), chicken, coarse salt, minimal cooking oil for grilling.
Optional tweaks
Decline all carb-heavy sides such as rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), French fries, bread, and sugary vinaigrettes. Inquire about marinades to ensure no added sugar, especially for chicken or pork. Request a simple green salad with oil and vinegar, or grilled vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Churrasco, por favor, sem arroz, farofa, batatas fritas, pão ou vinagrete açucarado. Marinada sem açúcar, por favor. Salada verde (azeite e vinagre) ou legumes grelhados.
Churrasco: No rice, farofa, fries, bread, or sugary vinaigrette. Confirm marinades have no added sugar. Green salad (oil/vinegar) or grilled veg, please.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (especially for chicken or pork), breading on some items, carby side dishes (rice, farofa, fries, sugary vinaigrettes, pão de queijo).
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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