Grilled, thinly-sliced beef tri-tip coated in a cashew mixture and served with a pickled cucumber salad.
Directions for: Beef Satay with Pickled Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
Beef Sataycup cashews
1 tsp coriander seeds
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp sambal oelek or other Asian chili paste
2 Tbsp fish sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
cup fresh lime juice
1 lb(s) boneless beef tri-tip
Vegetable oil, for grilling
Pickled Cucumber Salad, recipe follows
Lime wedges, for serving
Pickled Cucumber Salad1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
Kosher salt
1/2 to 1 serrano chile, halved lengthwise and sliced
3 Kirby cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced on the diagonal
2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Beef Satay1. in a small heavy skillet, combine the cashews and coriander seeds and place over medium heat. Cook, shaking the skillet frequently, until the cashews are lightly browned and the coriander is fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. in a food processor, combine the toasted cashews, coriander, shallots, garlic, ginger, sambal, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice; process until almost smooth.
3. Slice the beef against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices. Thread the beef onto the skewers. Coat the beef with the cashew mixture, cover, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
4. Prepare a grill for high heat cooking. Brush the grill grate with oil. Grill the skewers, turning once, until the beef is browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve over Pickled Cucumber Salad with lime wedges.
Pickled Cucumber Salad1. 1. Toast the coriander seeds in small hot pan over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. 2. Combine the toasted coriander with the vinegar, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and chile in a large shallow pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook 5 minutes.
3. 3. Turn off the heat and add the cucumbers and carrots; let sit, covered, 20 minutes. Drain the cucumber and carrot mixture.
Tips and Substitutions
Special equipment: 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes
Source and Credits
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