Chorizo a la sidra
Chorizo in Cider
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no bread to be served with the dish. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Spanish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spicy Spanish chorizo sausage slowly cooked in apple cider until tender and bursting with smoky, savory flavor, often reduced to a rich sauce.
Key ingredients
Chorizo sausage, apple cider, olive oil (for browning).
How to make it keto
Ask for no bread to be served with the dish. A dry red wine can sometimes be substituted for cider if concerns about residual sugars are very high, though cider is traditional.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Chorizo a la sidra, por favor sin pan. ¿Se podría preparar con vino tinto seco en lugar de sidra?
For the Chorizo a la sidra, please serve without bread. Is it possible to prepare it with dry red wine instead of cider?
Watch out for
Apple cider contains natural sugars, which can concentrate during reduction. Restaurants may use more cider for a larger sauce volume. Almost always served with bread for dipping.
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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