Beef Satay

Ingredients

• 4 stalks lemongrass, Sliced very thin
• 8 walnut size shallots, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 pounds beef sirloin, or skinless chicken
• 40 bamboo skewers
• Satay Peanut Sauce
• lettuce leaves
• sliced cucumber
• red onion, sliced
• red chile peppers, sliced

Method

• Process the sliced lemongrass, shallots, garlic, fennel seed and water in a blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Add brown sugar, cumin, soriander, turmeric, ginger and soy sauce and mix.
• Cut meat across the grain into thin diagonal slices. Then cut these pieces into 2" lengths.
• Add meat the spice mixture, covering to coat, and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Soak skewers at least 15 minutes before using. Preheat grill. Place 2 pieces of meat on each skewer. Spray grill with non-stick spray. Cook skewers 2-3 minutes, turning as needed. Place on warm platter.
• Serve with satay sauce and garnish with lettuce leaves, cucumber, onion and sliced chile.

Notes

• SERVINGS: 8
• SOURCE: Adapted from Martin Yan