Skewered Korean Steak Appetizer Food

SKEWERED KOREAN STEAK APPETIZER

Steps:

• soak 16-12" wooden skewers in warm water for 30 mins. Thread steak onto skewers evenly. Place skewers in lg baking dish.
• In medium bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients and pour over meat. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hrs. ( the longer you let meat marinate, the better the flavors will meld.)
• Spray broiler rack w/ cooking spray and preheat broiler. Drain marinade into small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened, about 5-8 mins. Place skewers on broiler rack, broil 5" from heat for 4 mins. Turn and broil another 4 mins. Watch to make sure it doesn't overcook, since oven temps vary. Place skewers on platter and drizzle the sauce evenly over meat. I sometimes serve the skewers over plain white rice.

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.

ORIENTAL STEAK SKEWERS (OR APPETIZER BITES)

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients (EXCEPT steak and green onions) until mixed well.
• Add beef and green onions, toss to coat.
• Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but overnight is better.
• Drain beef, reserving marinade. Boil reserved marinade in a small pan for 5 minutes.
• If serving as a meal, skewer beef onto kebob skewers leaing about 1 inch between each piece (if using bamboo skewers, remember to soak in water for 20 minutes before grilling).
• TO BROIL: Broil beef cubes in a broiler pan, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade, for 6-8 minutes ot until meat is browned on all sides.
• TO GRILL: Grill over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes total, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.
• Serve with cocktail picks, if using as an appetizer.

FLANK STEAK MARINADE FOR SKEWERED APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut meat into 1/4" thick strips, across the grain of the meat.
• COmbine the other ingredients and mix to blend. Pour over the meat and cover and refrigerate marinating at least 3 hours.
• Turn meat occasionally.
• Skewer meat by threading onto long bamboo sticks that have been soaked in water for 20 minutes.
• Heat broiler pan. Cook 3-5 minutes, basting with marinade. Serve hot.
• To reheat: Place on baking sheet, cover loosely with foil and heat in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or microwave high for 1 minute.