World Flavors Cookbook

Espetada Madeirense

Name: Espetada Madeirense
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 1 kg beef tenderloin; Coarse salt; 4 cloves garlic; Bay leaves; Butter

Traditional beef skewers from Madeira, seasoned with garlic and salt, traditionally grilled on laurel wood branches.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

1 kg beef tenderloin
Coarse salt
4 cloves garlic
Bay leaves
Butter

Instructions

1. Cut beef into large cubes. 2. Rub with crushed garlic and bay leaves. 3. Thread onto skewers (laurel wood if possible). 4. Season with salt. 5. Grill over hot coals. 6. Brush with butter before serving.