2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic grated
1 tablespoon chili paste such as Gourmet Garden
1 teaspoon fish sauce
wooden skewers soaked in water
scallions optional garnish
Peanut Dipping Sauce
4 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili paste more or less to taste
warm water
In a medium glass bowl, whisk together beef marinade: lemon juice, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic and chili paste. Add beef strips to the bowl and toss well to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or marinate in the refrigerator for up to overnight. Prepare peanut dipping sauce by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly add in warm tap water, about a tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency. Reserve for later. To cook beef skewers, carefully thread each strip on soaked skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let cooked skewers rest for 10 minutes before serving with reserved peanut dipping sauce.