Orange Thai Beef Skewers and Coconut Rice

I made this dinner a couple of weeks ago and it was honestly one of the best things I've ever made!  We loved it and need to make it again soon!

Orange Thai Beef Skewers
adapted from ourbestbites.com

• 1/4 C soy sauce
• 1/4 C seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 1 T honey
• 1T sesame oil
• 1 t ground ginger
• 1 t coriander ( I substituted a few chopped cilantro leaves)
• 1 orange
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2-4 t Sriracha chili sauce (you can buy this in the Asian foods section at most grocery stores...look for a rooster on the bottle.)
• 1 1/2 lb flank steak

First make your marinade in a bowl or large Ziplock bag:  Juice the orange and add the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, coriander/cilantro, and garlic.  Then add Sriracha to your liking.  2 teaspoons was mild enough for my family.

Take the flank steak and slice it across the grain into about 1/4" slices, then add them to the Ziplock/bowl and marinate in the fridge at least 4 hours.  Preheat your grill, then take your skewers (pre-soaked in water for at least 30 mins. if you're using wood/bamboo ones) and thread on the strips of meat, just like you're stitching.  Place them on the grill.  These cook really fast. Overcooked flank steak will be tough and chewy, so don't over do it!  They should only take about 3-4 minutes on each side.  Serve piping hot off the grill!

I served these skewers with another fabulous recipe I adapted from ourbestbites.com, Coconut Rice.  The meat was sooooo great with this, we loved it!

Coconut Rice

2 c. white or Jasmine rice

1 can coconut milk

2 c. water

1 tsp. Kosher salt

Splash of white vinegar (optional, but it helps with the texture)

1-2 tsp. white sugar

Large handful of chopped green onions

Black pepper to taste

 

Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, vinegar, sugar, and onions in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Turn heat to low and cover for 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.  Allow to stand 5 minutes.  Add black pepper (if desired) and additional salt if necessary.  Serve with any Asian or tropical-inspired food.

Comments

[Emily B]

yum that sounds soooo good i am going to have to make it i am sure nate would love it!

[Brooke Harkness]

You read my mind. I needed a new dinner recipe. This makes my mouth water. I'm printing it out!

[kristan martin]

We're having orange chicken, bbq pork, broccoli tonight. I'm definitely going to make this coconut rice to go with ith. Thanks for the recipe!

[Angie Hansen]

You always have the best recipes. We'll have to give this one a try.

[allie]

I kept getting to this post on my ipod where I couldn't print. Finally done. Off to find serachi sauce :) or whatever it was. Thanks!

[Kristal]

wish I had all that stuff on hand.
Um, just so you know , there are many of us that ditch FHE for every week you dont' post an idea for us. Feel the guilt. haha!

[Sasha]

girlll you just took me back overseas with this post .. now I am hungry .. sigh

[Ashley B.]

I made the skewers for dinner tonight. So yummy! Thank you!

[Laurel]

This sounds so yummy! I just came over from Camille Roskelly's blog. Your little ones are darling!!!