Chorizo a la Parrilla
Grilled Peruvian Chorizo
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Hearty and flavorful Peruvian-style grilled pork sausage, often served as an appetizer or part of a mixed grill. Made from ground pork seasoned with Peruvian spices, typically without high-carb fillers. Served plain or with a simple side salad (request no dressing or vinaigrette).
Key ingredients
Pork sausage (ground pork, spices like ají panca, cumin, garlic, oregano), olive oil for grilling, salt, pepper. Optional: simple side salad (lettuce, tomato, onion).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary glazes or carb-based fillers in the sausage. Request no bread or potatoes. Ask for a simple salad with olive oil and vinegar if desired.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in chorizo seasoning. Sugary glazes. Bread/potatoes served as sides. High-carb salad dressings.
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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