Gallo de Morcilla (Sin Tortilla)
Blood Sausage with Avocado (No Tortilla)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortilla. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Costa Rican 'gallo' featuring rich and savory morcilla (blood sausage), pan-fried or grilled. To make it keto-friendly, it's served with fresh avocado slices and absolutely no tortilla.
Key ingredients
Morcilla (blood sausage, typically pork), cooking oil (e.g., lard, vegetable oil), avocado, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no tortilla. Confirm the morcilla is made without rice or other high-carb fillers (traditional Costa Rican morcilla is often very keto-friendly, but always good to check).
Watch out for
Some morcilla recipes, especially outside of traditional preparation, may include rice or other grain fillers. Always ask or check if possible. Small amounts of onion/peppers during preparation.
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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