Beef satay

Serves 4

For the marinade:

1 onion, quartered

2in (5cm) piece of fresh ginger

3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

2 fresh hot red chiles, seeded

2 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp peanut oil

juice of 2 limes

3 tbsp brown sugar

2lb (900g) whole beef tenderloin filet, cut into 1in (2.5cm) cubes

3 tbsp crunchy peanut butter

Method:

1 Put all the ingredients for the marinade in a blender or a food processor, and blend until smooth. Put the beef pieces in a plastic freezer bag and pour in the marinade, mix together, and seal. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

2 Thread the beef onto metal skewers, allowing about 5 pieces on each skewer and reserving the marinade. Set aside while you make the peanut sauce.

3 Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the peanut butter, and continue cooking over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a sauce. Keep warm.

4 Heat the barbecue or charcoal grill until hot. Grill the beef skewers for 5 minutes, turning frequently. Leave to rest for a few minutes, then serve with the warm peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

Beef satay