Espetinhos Variados de Carne
Mixed Meat Skewers (Grilled)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
An assortment of traditional Brazilian grilled skewers featuring various cuts of meat like beef, chicken, or sausage, simply seasoned with salt and grilled over an open flame. A staple of Brazilian street food and BBQ.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., alcatra, maminha), chicken pieces, pork sausage, coarse salt, olive oil (for brushing).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary marinades are used. Request pure meat skewers without any high-carb vegetables (like corn, cherry tomatoes, or pineapple) mixed in. Ensure no carb-heavy accompaniments like bread or farofa are served.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para os Espetinhos, por favor, sem marinadas doces. Só espetos de carne pura, sem legumes de alto carboidrato. Sem pão ou farofa, por favor.
For the Espetinhos, please confirm no sugary marinades. Just pure meat skewers, no high-carb vegetables. No bread or farofa on the side.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, high-carb vegetables on skewers, cross-contamination from grilling surfaces shared with carb-laden items.
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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