Sep 4, 2009 2:00 am US/Central
Curried Beef Kebabs With Jade Cilantro-Mint Sauce
Recipe from Jamie Miller
(WCCO)
Ingredients
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish if desired
¼ cup chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish if desired
2 TBSP chopped green onions
¼ cup fruity extra virgin olive oil
1 TBSP juice plus 1 tsp. grated zest from 1 lime
2 tsp. seeded minced jalapeno
2 tsp. honey
1 tsp. minced fresh garlic
¼ tsp. salt
2 TBSP peanut oil
1¼ tsp. garam masala
1¼ tsp. salt
¾ tsp. curry powder
½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
¼ tsp. ground cumin
1½ pounds boneless sirloin or flat-iron steaks, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup sweetened, flaked coconut, toasted
Directions
Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium high heat.
In a mini food processor, combine cilantro, mint, green onions, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, jalapeno, honey, garlic and ¼ tsp. salt. Puree. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together peanut oil, garam masala, salt, curry powder, pepper and cumin. Add beef and toss to coat evenly with spice mixture. Thread beef onto 12 bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. Grill skewers over direct heat until cooked to desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-rare, turning twice.
Remove skewers to serving platter; drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish platter with cilantro and mint sprigs if desired. Serves 12 as an appetizer.
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