Grilled Beef and Peanut Meatball Skewers

• 8 bamboo skewers, coaked in water for 20 minutes prior to use
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil, for grilling or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 500 g beef mince or 500 g ground chicken
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 12 tablespoons chopped mint or 1 12 tablespoons chopped coriander
• 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped finely
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 12 tablespoons coconut cream
• 3 teaspoons fish sauce
• 13 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small red chili, deseeded andvery finely chopped (red asian style chilli)
• 12 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar syrup
• 34 cup cold water
• 12 teaspoon chili, very finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce

1. Combine all of the meatball ingredients, kneading and squeezing until the mixture is well mixed and smooth.
2. With wet hands, shape into bite-size balls and thread three onto each skewer.
3. Brush lighly with oil and grill on a barbecue, in a hot pan or under the grill.
4. Turn often, for about 7 minutes until cooked but still a little rare on the inside.
5. If using the chicken meat- be sure to cook through thoroughly.
6. Serve with Vietnamese dipping sauce or other sauce of your choice.
7. To make the Vietnamese dipping sauce (optional): Whisk all ingredients together.
8. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

bamboo skewers, peanut oil, beef, green onions, mint, peanuts, garlic, coconut cream, fish sauce, black pepper, red chili, ground turmeric, lemon juice, sugar syrup, cold water, chili, garlic, fish sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-beef-and-peanut-meatball-skewers-460475 (may not work)