Sirloin Kebabs with Southeast-Asian-Style Spice Paste

Ingredients for Sirloin Kebabs with Southeast-Asian-Style Spice Paste

• 1 large fresh lemongrass stalk, tough outer leaves discarded

• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds

• 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 large shallot, minced

• 2 fresh jalapeño chillies, minced (3 tablespoons ), including seeds

• 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 teaspoons white pepper

• 45ml vegetable oil

• 675g sirloin tip, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks

• an electric coffee/spice grinder or a mortar and pestle

• 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in warm water 30 minutes

How to make Sirloin Kebabs with Southeast-Asian-Style Spice Paste

Mince enough lemongrass from lower 4 inches of stalk to measure 2 tablespoons .

Coarsely grind coriander seeds in grinder or with mortar and pestle, then stir together with lemongrass and remaining ingredients except sirloin in a bowl.

Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking with medium-hot charcoal.

Toss sirloin with 50g spice paste in a large bowl and thread chunks 1/4 inch apart onto skewers.

Oil grill rack, then grill kebabs, turning occasionally and moving around if flare-ups occur, 5 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.

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