Teriyaki Skewers

A quick canape recipe using strips of beef sirloin or rump steaks, in an oriental marinade of ginger, soy sauce,sesame seed oil, garlic and orange juice

prep time
5 mins

cook time
12 minutes

serves
12 people

Based on a 2cm/¾inch thick steak

To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side

To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side

To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side

Ingredients

450g/1lb sirloin or rump steak, cut into thick, long strips
For the marinade
:60ml/4tbsp light soy sauce
5ml/1tbsp sesame oil
15ml/1tbsp orange juice
1 x 2.5cm/1inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
For the dipping sauce
:100ml/3½floz. prepared plum or sweet chilli sauce
To garnish
:10ml/2tsp sesame seeds
2 spring onions, finely chopped

Method

In a small bowl mix all the marinade ingredients together and set aside.
Thread the beef strips onto 12-14 metal or wooden skewers (previously soaked in water). Place in a shallow dish and pour over the marinade mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
Cook the skewers under a preheated moderate grill according to your preference, turning occasionally.
Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and spring onions and serve with the dipping sauce.