Soutzouki Skaras
Grilled Spicy Beef/Lamb Sausage (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Greek dishes.
What it is
Spicy, dry-cured sausage (usually beef or lamb, sometimes mixed) grilled until lightly charred and heated through. A popular meze, often served with bread, which should be omitted.
Key ingredients
Soutzouki (spicy sausage), olive oil (for grilling).
How to make it keto
Request no bread. Confirm the sausage itself does not contain significant fillers (unlikely for authentic soutzouki but possible in commercial versions).
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Το Σουτζούκι Σχάρας, παρακαλώ χωρίς ψωμί. Μπορείτε να επιβεβαιώσετε ότι δεν έχει αλεύρι ή άλλα σημαντικά πρόσθετα στο λουκάνικο;
Soutzouki Skaras, no bread please. Can you confirm the sausage itself has no flour or significant fillers?
Watch out for
Bread served as a side. Some commercial sausages may contain fillers/sugar (less common for traditional soutzouki).
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.