Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla
Grilled Large Intestine
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Uruguayan dishes.
What it is
Beef large intestine, meticulously cleaned, boiled until tender, and then grilled slowly over coals until crispy on the outside and juicy within. A popular 'achura' (offal) served hot, often with chimichurri.
Key ingredients
Beef large intestine, salt, black pepper, olive oil (for grilling), served with chimichurri (olive oil, vinegar, fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, chili flakes).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or starchy side dishes are served. Enjoy with chimichurri and ask for extra if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla, por favor, sin pan ni guarniciones con almidón.
For the Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla, please no bread or starchy side dishes.
Watch out for
Chimichurri can occasionally contain a touch of sugar in some restaurant preparations. Served with bread as an accompaniment.
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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