serves
4
prep
20 minutes
cook
10 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
4
people
preparation
20
minutes
cooking
10
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 500 g fillet steak, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 40 g (¼ cup) white sesame seeds
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 lemon or lime, thinly sliced
Marinade
- 60 ml (¼ cup) sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 60 ml (¼ cup) soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tsp finely grated ginger
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 40 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds
Instructions
1. For the marinade, whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined and the sugar has dissolved. Check for flavour and adjust accordingly- the marinade should have a nice balance of salty, sweet and sour. Add the beef to the marinade and combine well.
2. Thread 4-5 pieces of beef onto each skewer and set aside on a plate. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, reserving 1 teaspoon for serving, the drizzle with a little olive oil.
3. Heat a large frying pan or chargrill pan over a medium-high heat. Sear the skewers on all sides, then continue to cook, turning occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
Place the beef lollipops on a platter with the cos lettuce leaves for wrapping. Sprinkle with the reserved sesame seeds and serve with lemon or lime slices.
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Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
