Lemongrass Beef Skewers - Adapted Martha Stewart Living

• 3 stalks lemongrass, stalks bottom 4 inches only, minced
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 12 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon packed light-brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless sirloin, trimmed of excess fat
• 14 cup roasted salted peanuts, crushed (about 1 ounce)
• 12 English cucumber, thinly sliced on the diagonal (optional)
• fresh mint sprig, and
• basil sprig, for serving
• boston lettuce leaf, for serving
• lime wedge, for squeezing

1. Soak 8 bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
2. Whisk together lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and oil.
3. Slice beef very thinly against the grain.
4. Add to marinade, and toss.
5. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
6. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
7. Thread beef onto skewers.
8. Grill until browned, about 1 minute per side.
9. Transfer to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with peanuts.
11. Serve with the remaining ingredients on the side, bundling the meat, cucumber, and herbs inside the lettuce leaves if desired.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemongrass-beef-skewers-adapted-martha-stewart-living-291334 (may not work)