Parrillada (Mixed Grill Selection)
Mixed Grill Platter
Yes, with a tweak: request to select only keto-friendly items: plain beef cuts, plain chicken, plain grilled offal. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Paraguayan dishes.
What it is
A generous platter featuring a selection of various grilled meats and offal, showcasing the rich BBQ culture of Paraguay. Similar to Asado but often with more variety.
Key ingredients
Various cuts of beef (e.g., ribs, flank, sirloin), sometimes chicken, and offal (e.g., chinchulines - intestines, riñones - kidneys, mollejas - sweetbreads). Seasoned with salt.
How to make it keto
Request to select only keto-friendly items: plain beef cuts, plain chicken, plain grilled offal. AVOID CHORIZO (SAUSAGE) AND MORCILLA (BLOOD SAUSAGE) as they often contain fillers (rice, breadcrumbs, cornmeal). Explicitly ask for no carb-heavy side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Parrillada, por favor, solo carne de res, pollo y vísceras, sin chorizo ni morcilla. Y sin acompañamientos con carbohidratos.
For the Parrillada, please select only plain beef, chicken, and offal. No chorizo or morcilla. No carb sides.
Watch out for
Fillers in chorizo/morcilla, sugary marinades, carb-heavy side dishes.
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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