Singapore satay

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsTender beef, or lamb
4smallsRed onions, chopped, about 3 cups
2Garlic cloves, chopped, about 2 tablespoons
3Lemon grass stalks, chopped OR
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonGround ginger
1tablespoonTumeric
½teaspoonFresh ground black pepper
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonBrown sugar
3tablespoonsSoy sauce, preferably Chinese thin soy, peanut oil, or corn oil as needed

Directions

1. Cut meat into 1-inch cubes, carefully trimming away all fat and gristle. Place in a nonreactive container.

2. Puree remaining ingredients, except oil, in a blender or food processor and pour over meat. Marinate meat at least 3 hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator.

3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Threat meat cubes on skewers; reserve any unabsorbed marinade. Place oiled grill close to heat source over a wood fire or over a charcoal fire with wood chips scattered on top, and cook rapidly, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinate (or oil).