Parrillada
Mixed Grill Platter
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Uruguayan dishes.
What it is
A grand assortment of various grilled meats and offal cooked on a 'parrilla'. A typical parrillada includes beef cuts like asado de tira (short ribs), vacío (flank steak), entraña (skirt steak), mollejas (sweetbreads), riñones (kidneys), morcilla (blood sausage), and chorizo (pork sausage).
Key ingredients
Various cuts of beef, offal (mollejas, riñones), morcilla, chorizo, salt, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Request no carbohydrate-heavy sides (e.g., potatoes, rice, bread). Ensure no sugary marinades, which are not traditional for a parrillada.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Parrillada, por favor, sin guarniciones con muchos carbohidratos como papas, arroz o pan. ¿La marinada no tiene azúcar?
For the Parrillada, no carb-heavy sides like potatoes, rice, or bread. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
Chorizo or morcilla can sometimes contain fillers (rice, flour, sugar), though traditional Uruguayan versions are usually low-carb. Always confirm if possible. Be aware of any non-keto side dishes.
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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