Sirloin Kebabs W/ Southeast-asian-style Spice Paste

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass (tough outer leaves discarded)
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled gingerroot
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 fresh jalapeno chilies, minced (3 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons white pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs sirloin tip steaks, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe

• 1 mince enough lemongrass from lower 4 inches of stalk to measure 2 tablespoons.
• 2 coarsely grinder coriander seeds in grinder or with mortar and pestle, then stir together with lemongrass and remaining ingredients except sirloin in a bowl.
• 3 prepare grill for direct-heat cooking with medium-hot charcoal.
• 4 toss sirloin with 1/3 cup spice paste in a large bowl and thread chunks 1/4 inch apart skewers.
• 5 oil grill rack, then grill kebabs, turning occasionally and moving around if flare-ups occur, 5-6 minutes for medium-rare.