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Indonesian Beef Skewers
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Indonesian Beef Skewers

Author: Robyn

Ingredients

  • - 1 5 pounds boneless top sirloin steak
  • - 1 clove garlic minced
  • - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon salad oil
  • - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • You also need a Basting Sauce and a Peanut Sauce
  • recipes follow.

Instructions

  • Cut meat into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a bowl, combine garlic, soy sauce, oil, cumin and coriander.
  • Add meat and stir to coat, then cover and refridgerate for at least 2 hours or until next day, stirring occasionally.
  • Prepare Basting Sauce and Peanut Sauce. Soak 10 to 12 long bamboo skewers in water.
  • Lift meat from marinade and thread 4 or 5 pieces of meat on each skewer.
  • Arrange skewers on a lightly greased grill 2 to 4 inches above a solid bed of hot coals.
  • Grill, turning often, until well browned and done to your liking. Cut to test (8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare).
  • About 3 minutes before meat is done, brush all over with Basting Sauce. Serve with the Peanut Sauce.

Basting Sauce

  • In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and ground coriander.

Peanut Sauce:

  • In a small pan, combine 1 cup water, 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed).
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, 1,5 tablespoon lemon juice,
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder.
  • Serve hot.