Ingredients

Protein Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean boneless beef (sirloin or top round), pork (butt or leg), or chicken
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salad oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Basting Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili paste or crushed red pepper

Directions

Protein Directions

  1. Cut meat into 3/4 inch cubes.
  2. Stir together garlic, soy, oil, cumin, and coriander.
  3. Add meat and stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  4. After refrigerating, thread cubes of meat onto bamboo skewers. Place on grill at medium heat, or place on a rack in broiler about 4 to 6 inches below heat.
  5. Cook, turning often, until done. 8 to 10 minutes for beef, 15 minutes for pork, 12 minutes for chicken.
  6. Three minutes before end of estimated cooking time, brush meat with basting sauce. Serve with peanut sauce and chili sauce.

Basting Sauce Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

Peanut Sauce Directions

  1. In a small pan, combine water, peanut butter, and garlic.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and chili paste or crushed red pepper.
  4. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
  5. Thin with water to make a medium-thick sauce.