Indonesian Beef Skewers

Satay is probably the best-known Southeast Asian food: Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore all claim it as their national dish. In this version, cubes of beef are grilled and served with a spicy peanut sauce.

You need:
- 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).




Directions:
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.