Marinated lemon grass beef skewers (Bo Nuong Xa) - Jan 9, 2010

Serves 6

Ingredients
* 2 teaspoons white sugar
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 stalks lemon grass, minced
* 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
* 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tip, thinly sliced
* skewers
* 12 leaves romaine lettuce
* fresh cilantro for garnish
* fresh basil for garnish
* fresh mint for garnish
* thinly sliced green onion for garnish

Directions

1. 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.
2. Preheat grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread meat onto skewers accordion style.
3. 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.