Espetinhos de Carne, Frango e Coração
Brazilian Meat, Chicken, and Heart Skewers
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Grilled skewers featuring various meats like beef, chicken, or chicken hearts, seasoned and cooked over an open flame. A common street food or bar snack, naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., alcatra/sirloin), chicken chunks (e.g., breast, thigh), chicken hearts, coarse salt, olive oil (for grilling/light brushing).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary marinades are used. Avoid skewers that include high-carb vegetables like cherry tomatoes, corn, or pineapple. Stick to plain meat skewers.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Nos Espetinhos, por favor, sem marinadas doces. Quero apenas os espetos de carne, sem tomate cereja, milho ou abacaxi.
For the Espetinhos, please confirm no sugary marinades. I only want plain meat skewers, no cherry tomatoes, corn, or pineapple.
Watch out for
Sweet marinades or glazes, especially on chicken skewers. Some skewers may contain onions, bell peppers (small amounts generally fine, but can add up). Be cautious of processed cheese skewers which might be breaded.
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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