Australian Beef Satay Skewers

with Papaya Relish

8-10 skewers

Beef

• 1 pound Australian round beef
• 3 green onions

Satay Sauce

• ¼ cup fresh peanut butter*
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce, or to taste

Papaya Relish

• ½ papaya, flesh mashed
• juice of ½ lime
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• pinch brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped green chili

Method

1. Trim beef and cut into 1-inch cubes. Peel green onions and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
2. Combine satay sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix to a smooth paste. Add water if necessary to make a thick sauce consistency. Add the beef, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Combine papaya relish ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Remove beef from satay sauce, brushing off excess, and thread onto skewers alternately with green onions. Heat a barbecue or grill to high and cook skewers, turning for 4-5 minutes or until cooked as desired.

Serve with papaya relish for dipping.

* Chef’s note: Fresh ground peanut butter is my favorite for this recipe, but any peanut butter will work just as well.