Teriyaki Sesame Beef Skewers (Print Version)
Grilled beef skewers with teriyaki and toasted sesame for a sweet-salty flavor boost.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef and Marinade
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2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
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900 grams boneless beef sirloin roast, sliced 1 cm thick against the grain
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120 millilitres dark brown sugar
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80 millilitres soy sauce
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2 tablespoons garlic, pressed (approximately 6 cloves)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons mirin or 1 teaspoon white sugar
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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120 millilitres pineapple juice or fresh crushed pineapple (optional, for tenderising tough cuts)
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Wooden skewers
# Instructions:
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Submerge wooden skewers in water and soak for one hour to prevent burning during grilling.
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Heat a dry pan over medium-high heat and toast sesame seeds for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then grind finely using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin in a plastic bag.
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Pat beef roast dry with paper towels. Trim any connective tissue or silver skin. Slice beef across the grain into even strips, approximately 2 by 3 centimetres, with a thickness of 1 centimetre. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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In a bowl, whisk together dark brown sugar, soy sauce, pressed garlic, sesame oil, mirin, ground toasted sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, and pineapple juice (use only if tenderising tougher meat cuts).
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Pour marinade over sliced beef and combine thoroughly with a spatula. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, or transfer to a sealed plastic bag, and refrigerate for one hour.
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Thread approximately six marinated beef slices onto each wooden skewer, leaving a 2-centimetre gap at the end for handling. Arrange skewers on a tray lined with aluminium foil.
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If excess marinade remains, transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced and thickened for brushing during grilling.
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Grill skewers on a barbecue or grill at medium-high heat (approximately 200°C) for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until beef is cooked through and the exterior is caramelised. Brush occasionally with reduced sauce if desired.
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Serve the skewers immediately as an entrée or main course, accompanied by your chosen side dish.
# Notes:
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Brief marination with pineapple juice is recommended only for tougher beef cuts to tenderise the muscle fibres; avoid extended marination to prevent overly soft texture.
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Slicing beef against the grain ensures a more tender bite.