Picanha na Grelha
Grilled Picanha with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no farofa, no fries, and confirm no sugary marinades. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A thick cut of juicy grilled top sirloin cap (picanha), renowned for its flavorful fat cap. In a restaurant setting, it will be heavily salted and grilled, often basted with extra fat. The keto version explicitly omits traditional high-carb accompaniments like rice, farofa, and fries, focusing solely on the protein and fat, with potential low-carb green sides.
Key ingredients
Picanha (top sirloin cap), sea salt, olive oil (for grilling/basting), optional side of sautéed broccoli or asparagus.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no farofa, no fries, and confirm no sugary marinades. Ask for a side of non-starchy vegetables with butter.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Picanha na Grelha, por favor, sem arroz, farofa ou batatas fritas. Tem marinada com açúcar? Pode ser com vegetais sem amido com manteiga?
For the Picanha na Grelha, please no rice, farofa, or fries. Is it cooked without sugary marinades? Can I have non-starchy vegetables with butter?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades (less common for picanha but possible), sauces, cross-contamination with starchy sides if not carefully prepared. High-carb vegetables in default 'mixed veggie' sides.
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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