Chivito al Plato
Chivito Platter (Steak Platter)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin pan' (without bread/bun) and 'sin papas fritas' (without french fries). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
The national sandwich of Uruguay, served as a platter without the bun. It features a thin, grilled beef tenderloin steak topped with ham, bacon, melted mozzarella cheese, a fried egg, lettuce, and tomato, typically dressed with mayonnaise.
Key ingredients
Beef tenderloin (lomo), ham, bacon, mozzarella cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sin pan' (without bread/bun) and 'sin papas fritas' (without french fries). Ask for no sugar in mayonnaise or dressing. Request extra leafy greens or a simple side salad instead of starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Chivito al Plato, sin pan ni papas fritas. Sin azúcar en la mayonesa o aliño. ¿Podría ser con más hojas verdes o una ensalada simple en lugar de guarniciones con almidón?
Chivito al Plato, no bun, no fries. No sugar in mayo/dressing. Replace starches with extra greens or a simple side salad.
Watch out for
The traditional bun and french fries must be removed. Hidden sugars can be present in mayonnaise or pre-packaged ham/bacon. Tomato contains a small amount of 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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