Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 8 ounces beef strips and marinade, from Beef Satay, recipe follows
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • l medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 scallion, chopped, for garnish
  • 2 1/2 pounds top round or London broil
  • 1/2 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for grill
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Special equipment: 24 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 20 minutes

Method

  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Toss the beef strips and marinade with the cornstarch.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add the beef and marinade and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add the cabbage and cook until the cabbage has softened and the beef is cooked, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve over top of the rice.
  • Garnish with chopped scallions.
  • Slice the beef against the grain into 1/2-inch wide strips and place into a large resealable bag.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic and ginger.
  • Pour the marinade into the bag over the beef.
  • Seal the bag and toss to coat completely.
  • Place the bag into a large bowl and put into the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.
  • To serve: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Thread 24 of the beef strips onto the skewers.
  • Oil the grill gates and place the beef on the grill.
  • If desired, reserve the remaining beef strips and marinade for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry.
  • Cook the skewers 2 to 3 minute per side.
  • Remove from the heat, place on a serving platter and sprinkle with the scallions.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Yield: 24 skewers.