Grilled Beef and Peanut Meatball Skewers

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

You can sub chicken mince/ground chicken for the beef......though be sure to cook chicken thoroughly. 1 tablespoon measure = 4 teaspoons. Makes 8 skewers. Have included the recipe for the Vietnamese sauce, but you can use any sauce of choice. You can substitute roasted cashews or macadamias in place of the roasted peanuts

Ingredients:

8 bamboo skewers, coaked in water for 20 minutes prior to use

1 tablespoon peanut oil, for grilling or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

500 g beef mince or 500 g ground chicken

3 green onions, finely chopped

2 1/2 tablespoons chopped mint or 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped coriander

3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped finely

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons coconut cream

3 teaspoons fish sauce

1/3 teaspoon black pepper

1 small red chili, deseeded andvery finely chopped (red asian style chilli)

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons sugar syrup

3/4 cup cold water

1/2 teaspoon chili, very finely chopped

1 teaspoon garlic, crushed

3 tablespoons fish sauce

Directions:

1. Combine all of the meatball ingredients, kneading and squeezing until the mixture is well mixed and smooth.
2. With wet hands, shape into bite-size balls and thread three onto each skewer.
3. Brush lighly with oil and grill on a barbecue, in a hot pan or under the grill. Turn often, for about 7 minutes until cooked but still a little rare on the inside. If using the chicken meat- be sure to cook through thoroughly.
4. Serve with Vietnamese dipping sauce or other sauce of your choice.
5. To make the Vietnamese dipping sauce (optional): Whisk all ingredients together. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

By RecipeOfHealth.com