Portuguese Braai Spread
A Madeiran-style braai spread featuring garlic-marinated rump tail espetada, a bright Portuguese tomato and onion salad, and fire-roasted garlic potatoes cooked in the coals.
3 recipes
150 min (incl. resting)mediumServes 4
Rump Tail Espetada
A proper Portuguese-style espetada — rump tail cubes threaded with fresh bay leaves, marinated in garlic and wine vinegar, then cooked over medium coals and finished with a garlic butter baste.
25 min (incl. resting)easyServes 4
Salada de Tomate
A bright, simple Portuguese tomato and onion salad dressed with olive oil, red wine vinegar and oregano — the juices that pool at the bottom are made for spooning over the espetada.
50 mineasyServes 4
Fire-Roasted Garlic Potatoes
Whole potatoes rubbed with garlic and olive oil, wrapped in foil and buried in the braai coals until fluffy inside — smashed open and finished with butter and fresh herbs.