Beef Sates with Southeast Asian Sauce

• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 garlic cloves
• 9 slices peeled fresh gingerroot, each the side of a quarter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 72 (1-inch) cubes
• 3/4 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and leaves chopped fine
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
• 3 scallions, minced
• Equipment: 36 (8-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

1. In a blender or small food processor blend lime juice, water, soy sauce, garlic, gingerroot, sugar, and red pepper flakes until smooth and with motor running add 6 tablespoons oil in a stream, blending until sauce is emulsified.
2. In a bowl toss beef with 6 tablespoons sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and marinate 15 to 30 minutes.
3. Prepare grill.
4. In a bowl, stir together coriander, mint, scallion, and remaining sauce.
5. Thread 2 filet cubes onto each skewer and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
6. Serve beef sates with dipping sauce at room temperature.

lime juice, water, soy sauce, garlic, fresh gingerroot, sugar, vegetable oil, beef tenderloin, fresh coriander sprigs, mint leaves, scallions, bamboo skewers

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/beef-sates-with-southeast-asian-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)