Entrecote Kebabs in Silan Ginger Sauce on a Bed of Chimichurri |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. It makes a wonderful little tidbit to serve your guests. Silan is date honey, if you can't get that you can substitute regular honey. Ingredients:
500 g aged beef, ground (entrecote cut and thin rib cut) |
1 onion (grated or finely minced) |
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted |
1 small hot pepper, deseeded and finely minced |
3 garlic cloves, finely minced |
1 slice bread, soaked in water, squeezed dry and crumbled |
1 egg yolk |
salt and pepper, to taste |
1 teaspoon sweet paprika |
1/4 teaspoon cumin |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup date honey |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced (i used a microplane) |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1/4 cup beef broth |
salt and pepper |
1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely minced |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1 small hot pepper, deseeded |
1/4 cup white vinegar |
3 -5 garlic cloves |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. To prepare the kebabs:.
2. Mix the ground meats with the onion, pine nuts, bread and garlic.
3. In a separate bowl beat the egg yolk with the olive oil and spices and baking soda. Add to the meats and knead together. Give the meat a few minutes to rest.
4. With oiled hands, roll small balls of meat and then shape into kebabs. If you want, you can skewer them on wooden sticks, or leave them as is (I left mine alone).
5. It's best to place the kebabs in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up.
6. Grill over hot coals or bake in a 230 degree centigrade oven for 10-15 minutes.
7. To prepare the silan and ginger sauce:.
8. Place all the ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil. Let the sauce reduce until it achieves the thickness you prefer.
9. Taste and correct seasonings if necessary.
10. To prepare the chimichurri:.
11. Place all the ingredients with the exception of the olive oil in the food processor and give it a good zhuzz until combined.
12. While the stuff is still zhuzzing, slowly add the olive oil through the chute.
13. Taste and correct seasonings if necessary.
14. To put the whole thing together:.
15. Place a tablespoon of the chimichurri on a small plate.
16. Place a kebab on top of the chimichurri.
17. Drizzle with sauce.
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