Şahnur Ilıcalı
25 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

This dish from Madeira features large cubes of beef threaded onto a bay laurel branch and grilled. Seasoned with the island’s volcanic rock salt, it is traditionally served hanging above the table.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Marinate the Beef

60 min

Mix the beef cubes with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 1 hour.

2

Thread onto Skewers

10 min

Thread the beef cubes onto skewers.

3

Grill

12 min

Grill over high heat, turning, for 10–12 minutes, until cooked on all sides.

4

Serve

Serve hot with bread and potatoes.

Reminder

Refrigerate the marinated raw beef for 1 day or freeze it for 2 months. Refrigerate cooked skewers for 2 days.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
420 kcalCalories
34 gProtein
1 gCarbohydrate
30 gFat
0.2 gFiber
0.3 gSugar
520 mgSodium
10 gSaturated Fat
Protein 33% Carbohydrate 1% Fat 66%
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