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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak
- 6 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- additional chopped toasted pistachios, if desired
- Marinade:
- 1-1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 11/2 tsp paprika
- 1-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher or table salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Pistachio Couscous
- 2 cups water
- 1 pkg (10 oz) couscous
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch thick strips
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/8 x 1/8 x 2-inch strips
- 1/2 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
- Curry Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1-1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp freshly grated lemon peel
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation:
- To prepare the beef:
- Cut beef steak crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
- Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Add beef and toss to coat.
- Cover and marinate in refrigerator 10 minutes (do not overmarinate).
- Soak 18 9-inch bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes; drain.
- Thread an equal amount of beef, weaving back and forth, onto each skewer.
- Place skewers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
- Grill, uncovered, 4-6 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
- Season with salt, as desired.
- To prepare couscous:
- Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
- Remove from heat; cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork; set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, add bell pepper, carrots, and 1/2 cup pistachios.
- To prepare curry vinaigrette:
- Heat olive oil in small, non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Add curry powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Transfer to small bowl.
- Whisk in orange juice, lime juice, ginger, lemon peel, sesame oil, and salt and pepper.
- To assemble for serving:
- Arrange Napa cabbage on serving platter.
- Top with couscous.
- Top with beef skewers.
- Sprinkle with additional pistachios, if desired.
Makes 6 servings. |
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