Espetinho de Carne/Frango
Grilled Meat/Chicken Skewers (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure marinades are sugar-free (ask for simple salt and pepper, olive oil). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Skewers of marinated and grilled chunks of beef or chicken, often served with onions and bell peppers, cooked over an open flame or grill.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, chicken chunks, onions, bell peppers, olive oil, salt, black pepper, herbs (e.g., oregano, parsley).
How to make it keto
Ensure marinades are sugar-free (ask for simple salt and pepper, olive oil). Request without any bread, farofa, or other starchy sides. Focus on the meat and non-starchy vegetables on the skewer.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, prepare o Espetinho apenas com sal, pimenta e azeite, sem açúcar na marinada. Sem pão, farofa ou acompanhamentos com amido, só a carne e os vegetais.
Please prepare the Espetinho with just salt, pepper, and olive oil, no sugar in the marinade. No bread, farofa, or starchy sides, just the meat and vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, bread, farofa, starchy vegetables on the skewer (e.g., potato), accompanying sauces with sugar.
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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