Coated Skewered Beef
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INGREDIENTS 1 pound beef round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
Salt
1 tomato, peeled and seeded
1 onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
3 fresh hot chilies, or substitute 1/2 to 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
or cayenne pepper
1/2 cup roasted corn flourMarinate the meat in a mixture of 1/2 cup of the oil, the vinegar and salt to taste for at least 1 hour.
Skewer the meat and grill it over charcoal until it is half-done - about 5 minutes. Remove the meat from the skewers.
Grind or blend the tomato, onion, ginger and chilies. (If using crushed red pepper or cayenne, add it after grinding the vegetables and ginger). Coat the meat well with the vegetable mixture.
Skewer the meat again and roll it in the roasted corn flour. Dab the coated meat generously with the remaining oil and return it to the grill until done - about 5 minutes.
Serves 4
NOTE - The roasted corn flour called for in this recipe is obtainable as ablemamu, where West African foods are sold. If not available, cut kernels from fresh corn and roast them in a 350 degree oven, stirring them frequently, until the kernels are dry to the touch - about 15 minutes. Grind the kernels in a blender or processor until they are reduced to the size of cornmeal. The volatile oils in chilies may irritate your skin. Wear rubber gloves when handling them.