Vietnames Beef Skewers Recipes

BO NUONG XA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, lemon grass, and sesame seeds. Place the meat in the dish, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread meat onto skewers accordion style.
• Brush grill grate with oil, and discard marinade. Arrange skewers on the grill. Cook 5 minutes per side. Serve hot from skewers, or remove from skewers and serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, basil, and sliced green onions.

GRILLED VIETNAMESE BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk together marinade ingredients and set aside.
• Trim fat from beef and cut into bite sized chunks;.
• Place beef and marinade in a plastic bag and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
• When ready to cook, oil grill and heat barbecue to medium-high.
• Cut peppers into squares.
• Alternately thread beef and peppers onto skewers, and save marinade.
• Place skewers on grill. Grill with lid closed, turning occasionally and brushing with marinade, for 5 minute Discard remaining marinade.
• Continue grilling, uncovered, until meat is lightly charred and resists slightly when pressed, 4 to 8 more minute
• Remove to a platter and sprinkle with mint.
• Serve with lime wedges.