Grilled Asian Beef Kebabs Over Rice Food

GRILLED ASIAN SESAME BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Trim the beef tenderloin of any fat and membrane. Cut into 1 inch cubes.
• Make the marinade by mixing the oils, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger and chili flakes together.
• Place beef cubes in a bowl, pour the marinade over them and toss to ensure all the beef is coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least one hour to marinate.
• Soak skewers for at least 15 minutes before adding the meat.
• When ready to grill, place the meat on the skewers.
• Grill on medium high for about 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. This will cook the beef to medium rare. Adjust the grill time for suit your desired doneness.
• Place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

ASIAN BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• For the beef: Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the sirloin cubes with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In batches if necessary, sear the meat on all sides and cook until medium rare, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper.
• Thread the beef onto toothpicks (2 pieces per). Garnish with cilantro and serve with the dipping sauce.

ASIAN BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• Trim all fat from steak. Cut steak crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
• Make marinade by combining brown sugar, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
• Place beef and half of the marinade mixture in sealable plastic bag, turning to coat. Close securely and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes. Reserve remaining marinade.
• Meanwhile, soak 16 bamboo skewers (6") in water 10 minutes.
• Remove beef from marinade and discard marinade.
• Alternately thread beef (weaving back and forth) and green onion onto skewers.
• Place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of kabobs is 3-4 inches from heat. Broil 5-6 minutes, turning once.
• Brush kabobs with reserved marinade during last 2 minutes.