Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Ingredients:
1 pound (500 g) lean tenderloin beef, cut into small cubes (about 1 1/2 inches)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 lemongrass stalks
2 Tbsp natural fish sauce (an use anchovies)
2 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut water (about 3g sugar, 2.6g carbs per 100g)
1 1/2 tsp ground five spice powder
1 small bunch of coriander or cilantro, finely chopped

Directions:
*Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour beforehand to stop burning.
1. Prepare the lemongrass by cutting away the top 2 thirds and outer leaves, just
using the tender part. Chop finely, or blend.
2. Mix together the garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sesame oil, coconut water, 5
spice and coriander in a bowl.
3. Cut beef into cubes and marinate in the lemongrass mix for at least 20 mins.
4. Thread desired amount onto skewers evenly and fry in oil on stove top or BBQ
grill.
*Serve with steamed veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower.
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