Lemongrass Beef Kabobs
FROM: Suzie
PREP TIME: 6
COOK TIME: 15
SERVINGS: 4
DESCRIPTION:
Beef Kabobs made with lemongrass and coconut milk
INGREDIENTS:
8 8-inch pieces firm lemongrass
4 large green onions, each trimmed and cut crosswise into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces boneless beef round steak or sirloin steak, cut into eight 4x1x1/4-inch strips
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Satay Sauce or 1/2 cup purchased satay sauce
Hot cooked rice (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Remove outer leaves of the lemongrass. Using a sharp knife, cut one end of each lemongrass piece into a sharp point; set aside. Cut a 1/2-inch slit in center of each green onion piece; set aside. Mince cuttings from lemongrass skewers, and stir together with the five-spice powder and salt.
2. Rub five-spice powder mixture into beef strips. Cut a 1/2-inch slit every 3/4 inch along beef strips to make three slits.
3. Thread a beef strip onto a lemongrass skewer through the first slit in the strip; add a green onion piece, then thread beef strip onto skewer through the strip's second slit; add a second green onion piece, and thread beef onto skewer through the third slit. Repeat with remaining skewers, beef strips, and green onion piece, and thread beef onto skewer through the third slit. Repeat with remaining skewers, beef strips, and green onion pieces. Place skewers in a large bowl; add coconut milk to cover. Cover bowl; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove beef skewers from coconut milk.
4. Grill on an indoor grill according to manufacturer's directions or on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for 6 to 8 minutes for medium doneness, turning once. Serve with Satay Sauce or purchased satay sauce over hot cooked rice, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
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firm lemongrass
green onions
five-spice powder
salt
12 ounces boneless beef round steak
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
satay sauce
rice
