Chouriço Assado (Sem Pão)
Flamed Chouriço Sausage (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem pão' (without bread). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A traditional Portuguese smoked pork sausage, often flamed tableside in a special earthenware dish. Rich, smoky, and fatty. Typically served with bread, which must be omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Chouriço sausage (pork, paprika, garlic, wine, salt), often flamed with aguardente (grape brandy).
How to make it keto
Request 'sem pão' (without bread).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Chouriço Assado sem pão, por favor.
I'd like the Chouriço Assado without bread.
Watch out for
Some chouriço might contain small amounts of dextrose or sugar, but generally very low. The main risk is the accompanying bread.
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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