Churrasco (Picanha, Fraldinha)
Brazilian BBQ (Top Sirloin Cap, Skirt Steak)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
An authentic Brazilian churrasco experience featuring various cuts of prime beef, such as fatty picanha (top sirloin cap) and flavorful fraldinha (skirt steak), grilled to perfection and seasoned simply with coarse salt.
Key ingredients
Beef (Picanha, Fraldinha), coarse salt, olive oil (for grilling).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary marinades are used (traditional churrasco rarely does). Explicitly request no farofa, rice, vinaigrette salad (which often contains sugar), or other carb-heavy side dishes. Opt for plain green salad with olive oil and vinegar if available.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Churrasco, por favor, sem marinadas doces. Sem farofa, arroz ou vinagrete. Queria uma salada verde simples com azeite e vinagre.
For the Churrasco, please confirm no sugary marinades. No farofa, rice, or vinaigrette salad. A plain green salad with oil and vinegar, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some rubs/marinades (less common in traditional churrasco), sugary salad dressings, cross-contamination with carb-heavy sides (e.g., bread, farofa) if served rodízio style.
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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