THAI BEEF SKEWERS WITH PICKLED CUCUMBERS
Provided by Ted Allen
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pickle the cucumbers: In a small saucepan, heat the sugar, salt, vinegar and 1/4 cup water over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt dissolve; remove from the heat. Put the cucumber, chile and red onion in a medium bowl and pour the hot brine over them. Let cool, then add the cilantro. Chill.
- Make the beef skewers: In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, mirin, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Pour half of the mixture into a serving bowl, add the lime juice and reserve as a dipping sauce. Put the beef cubes in a zip-top bag and pour in the remaining marinade. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the meat. Put in a bowl and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Preheat a grill to high. Drain the meat, discarding the marinade. Thread the cubes onto skewers (1 to 4 per skewer), separating each cube with a piece of scallion. Grill directly over the coals, turning once, until nicely charred, about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with sliced scallions. Serve warm or cold with the reserved marinade for dipping and the pickled cucumber and chiles on the side. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to keep them from burning on the grill. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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Xgreen G money
xmoney@gmail.comThese skewers were a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices.
Kelly Doyle
dk76@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed these skewers.
Thulie Thulie
thulie_thulie@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good.
flaming reviews
flaming-reviews@hotmail.frI love the idea of using pickled cucumbers in this recipe. It sounds like a great way to add some extra flavor and crunch.
Mosa Basheer
m@gmail.comI've never had Thai beef skewers before. I'm excited to try this recipe.
Haroon Yaseen
y11@yahoo.comI'm not sure about the pickled cucumbers, but the beef skewers sound amazing.
Ehtisham Javed
javed@aol.comThis recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.
Alaa Salah
s-a@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Cecil Sanchez
s-c@yahoo.comThese skewers are perfect for a summer barbecue.
Prince Rinae
rinae@yahoo.comI will definitely be making these skewers again.
JJ
jj@hotmail.comOverall, this is a good recipe. The beef skewers were tasty and the pickled cucumbers were a nice touch.
Vanessa Williams
vanessaw58@aol.comI would recommend using a different cut of beef, as the one I used was a bit tough.
Ramzan Baloch
rbaloch@aol.comThe beef skewers were a bit dry, but the pickled cucumbers were delicious.
Lar Aib Bal Och
l-och@hotmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The beef skewers were a big hit at my dinner party.
ibrahim che
i_che46@hotmail.comThese skewers were delicious! I marinated the beef overnight, which really helped to tenderize it. The pickled cucumbers were also a great addition.
Christine Romano
romano_christine@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beef is tender and juicy, and the pickled cucumbers add a nice crunch and tang. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow.
Syedr1982 Syed
syed.syedr1982@gmail.comThese Thai beef skewers were a hit at my last party! The pickled cucumbers added a nice tangy flavor that balanced out the richness of the beef. I'll definitely be making these again.