Parrillada
Mixed Grill Platter
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit all high-carb sides (fries, potatoes, corn, rice, bread). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A generous platter showcasing an assortment of grilled meats such as beef cuts, chicken, and sometimes chorizo or pork ribs, often accompanied by grilled vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (steak, ribs), chicken, chorizo (pork sausage), onions, bell peppers, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request to omit all high-carb sides (fries, potatoes, corn, rice, bread). Ask for only the grilled meats and grilled vegetables (onions, peppers) if available. Verify no sugary marinades are used on the meats.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Parrillada, por favor, sin papas fritas, papas, choclo, arroz ni pan. Solo la carne y las verduras asadas como cebolla y pimientos. ¿Usan marinadas sin azúcar?
For the Parrillada, please no fries, potatoes, corn, rice, or bread. Just the grilled meats and grilled onions and peppers, if possible. Please confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
French fries, potatoes, corn, rice, bread. Marinades for meats often contain sugar. Chorizo can contain fillers and sugar. Grilled onions and bell peppers will contribute some natural sugars.
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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