Sate Beef Sticks
Contributed by: Chris WebAdmin. of RecipesNow.com
Fun, Healthy Finger Foods Add New Life to Barbecues - Everyone, for the most part, likes to barbecue. However, after years with the same
menu, many may desire a change from the traditional barbecue fare - hot dogs and burgers.
Inventing a new dish that will cook well on the grill can be nerve-wracking, not to mention time
consuming when summer parties are in fell swing.
Graduations, weddings, backyard fetes - summer's the season for get-togethers and
celebrations with friends and family. With all of the excitement going on, who wants to be stuck in
the kitchen working hard to whip up delight after gourmet delight? A better idea may be to stick
to simple, easy recipes that are no less delicious and allow you plenty of opportunity to relax and
enjoy your guests.
Finger foods like these sate beef sticks make a great party option. Light, healthy, easy to
prepare, these dishes get any party off and running in style, and are perfect for either the grill or
broiler.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
- 1/4 ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, finely chopped
- 1 stalk lemon grass, white part only, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 6 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into 20 thin strips
- Sate Sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk
- A few drops of Tabasco, or to taste
- 2 teas`oons honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
Directions:
Soak 20 short wooden skewers in water for one hour to prevent them from burning. To make the
marinade, add the ground aniseed, cumin, turmeric and coriander to the shallot, garlic, ginger,
lemon grass and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Mix well and add the oil and soy sauce.
Thread a strip of beef onto each wooden skewer and place in a a shallow dish. Thoroughly
coat in the marinade and refrigerate for two to three hours.
<`>To make the sate sauce, put the garlic into a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring
to a boil and simmer for three minutes, refresh under cold water, then drain and finely chop.
Combine the garlic with the peanut butter, coconut milk and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan.
Stir over medium heat for one to two minutes, or until smooth and thick, then add the Tabasco,
honey, lemon juice and soy sauce. Stir until the sauce is warm and thoroughly blended. If the
mixture starts to separate, stir in one to two teaspoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and
place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Preheat a broiler or barbecue until hot. Cook the beef sate sticks for one to two minutes on
each side, turning three or four times during cooking. Once they are cooked, arrange on a plate
and serve with the sate sauce.
Serving Size: Makes 20