Chouriço Assado
Flame-Grilled Portuguese Chorizo
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A traditional Portuguese smoked sausage (chouriço) that is often flame-grilled, sometimes tableside, in a specialized ceramic dish using a splash of aguardente (Portuguese brandy). The grilling process crisps the casing and renders the rich fat, releasing its intense smoky and spicy flavors.
Key ingredients
Portuguese chouriço sausage.
Optional tweaks
No specific modifications are typically needed for the dish itself, as it is usually served as a standalone appetizer. Simply ensure no bread is offered or consumed alongside it.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Chouriço Assado, por favor, sem pão. Pode confirmar se não tem recheios com muito carboidrato?
For the Chouriço Assado, please no bread. Could you confirm it has no high-carb fillers?
Watch out for
Served with bread. Some lower-quality chorizos might contain fillers like flour or dextrose, but authentic Portuguese chouriço is generally low in carbs.
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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