THE ULTIMATE BBQ RECIPE – Grilled quails piri piri FROM MARK HIX

Quails cooked briefly on a barbecue are simply delicious. Just season them with salt and pepper and grill the little things, or go for this traditional Portuguese option that has a bit of a warming kick. I often wonder what people do with quails when they get them home; I imagine most are messed around with, stuffed and cooked for far too long. A quick and simple grilling is all they need to bring out their mild, gamey flavour.

4-6 quails, split for grilling

Salt

3 mild red chillies, seeded, chopped and blended with 4-5tbsps olive oil

Season the quails with salt and brush with a little of the chilli and oil mix

Grill them for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Yes, that’s it, although you could serve some of the tomato or aubergine salad and some lemon with them.