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 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

Average Cooking Time for 3lb: 0 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 450g sirloin or rump steak, cut into thick, long strips

  • For the marinade:

  • 4 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 x 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

  • For the dipping sauce:

  • 100ml prepared plum or sweet chilli sauce

  • To garnish:

  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped

Method

  1. In a small bowl mix all the marinade ingredients together and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook the skewers under a preheated moderate grill according to your preference, turning occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and spring onions and serve with the dipping sauce.

Tips:

If preferred substitute sirloin or rump steaks for boneless lamb leg steaks instead.