Asian Marinated Beef Strips on a Skewer W/Thai Hot and Sweet Dip

• boneless beef top sirloin steaks↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• soy sauce↗1⁄3 cup
• green onion, thinly sliced↗1
• garlic cloves, finely minced (for beef)↗2
• brown sugar, firmly packed↗2 tablespoons
• sesame seeds, toasted↗1 tablespoon
• dark sesame oil↗1 tablespoon
• finely minced gingerroot1 teaspoon
• wooden skewer, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• cider vinegar or 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar↗1⁄2 cup
• granulated sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• large garlic cloves, mashed to paste with pinch of salt (for sauce)↗4
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• hot red pepper flakes↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Trim excess fat from steak; slice steak diagonally across grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips.

2. 2

   Combine soy sauce and remaining ingredients in a glass dish; add steak strips, and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

3. 3

   Remove steak strips from marinade, reserving marinade.Thread steak strips onto prepared skewers.

4. 4

   Grill, uncovered over medium-hot coals (350°F to 400°F / 175°C to 205°C) 8 to 9 minutes or until desired doneness, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

5. 5

   for sauce In a small saucepan bring vinegar to a boil. Stir in sugar and simmer 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir garlic paste and red pepper flakes into vinegar. Cool.

7. 7

   Serve sauce at room temperature.