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