Picanha (top sirloin cap / coulotte) — triangular Brazilian beef cut with a thick fat cap. Salted heavily and grilled fat-side-up on a parrilla.
Across cuisines
Picanha is a popular cut of beef in Brazilian cuisine, known for its tenderness and flavor. It is typically grilled or roasted with a layer of fat that enhances its juiciness and taste. Picanha is often skewered and cooked over open flames in churrascarias.
