Picanha Grelhada
Grilled Picanha Steak with Green Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A thick cut of top sirloin cap, renowned for its flavorful fat cap, expertly grilled to perfection. Served typically with a simple mixed green salad, specifically omitting traditional high-carb sides like rice and farofa (toasted cassava flour).
Key ingredients
Picanha (beef top sirloin cap), coarse sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, mixed greens (lettuce, tomato, onion for salad).
Optional tweaks
Request no rice, no farofa, no potatoes, and no bread. Ask for olive oil and vinegar for the salad dressing on the side, confirming no added sugar in the vinaigrette.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Picanha Grelhada, por favor, sem arroz, farofa, batatas ou pão. Quero a salada com azeite e vinagre à parte, sem açúcar no tempero, por favor.
Picanha Grelhada, please, no rice, farofa, potatoes, or bread. Can I have a plain salad with olive oil and vinegar on the side? Please ensure no sugar in the dressing.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made salad dressings or vinaigrettes. Accidental inclusion of high-carb sides if not explicitly clarified.
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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