Kraya Sat with Lemongrass Marinade

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) beef sirloin, thinly sliced 500g (1.1 lb) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 4 stalks lemongrass, white parts only, finely chopped 4 stalks lemongrass, white parts only, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 5g, 3g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and turmeric powder.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced beef to the marinade and mix well to ensure all the beef is coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more intense flavors.
3. 3.
   Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. 4.
   Thread the marinated beef slices onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
5. 5.
   Grill the skewers for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
6. 6.
   Serve the Kraya Sat skewers hot with a side of lime dipping sauce.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Lemongrass — To extract maximum flavor, bruise the lemongrass stalks with the back of a knife before finely chopping them.
• Beef sirloin — For the best results, choose a tender cut of beef like sirloin and slice it thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.

Tips & Tricks

• Soaking the bamboo skewers in water before grilling prevents them from burning.
• If you prefer a spicier version, add some finely chopped chili peppers to the marinade.
• Serve the Kraya Sat skewers with a side of steamed jasmine rice and a refreshing cucumber salad for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Kraya Sat skewers as an appetizer or as part of a larger Cambodian feast. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lime dipping sauce on the side.

Presentation advice

Arrange the grilled beef skewers on a platter, placing a small bowl of lime dipping sauce in the center. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro over the skewers for an added pop of color.