Morcilla (Sin Arroz)
Colombian Blood Sausage (No Rice Filler)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the morcilla is made without rice or any other starchy fillers. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Colombian blood sausage, typically made with pig's blood, pork fat, and sometimes rice, onions, and herbs, encased in natural casings.
Key ingredients
Pig's blood, pork fat, pork rind (chicharrón), onion, garlic, spices (cumin, paprika), spearmint, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the morcilla is made without rice or any other starchy fillers. If not possible, avoid. Request to be served without arepas, potatoes, or plantains.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Morcilla, ¿está hecha sin arroz ni rellenos con almidón? Si no, pediré otra cosa. Sírvala sin arepas, papa ni plátano.
For the Morcilla, is it made without rice or starchy fillers? If not, I'll choose something else. Please serve it without arepas, potatoes, or plantains.
Watch out for
Very common to include rice as a filler. Some spices may contain sugar. Often served with carb-heavy 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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