Beef & Lemongrass Skewers

This is very flexible with the meat used and the herbs - I like using rosemary too if it's in the garden. Cilantro/ coriander can be substituted or mixed with rosemary, or even removed all together.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound, about 500 g lean tenderloin beef, cut into small cubes (about 1 1/2 inches)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 lemongrass stalks
• 2 Tbsp natural fish sauce (can use anchovies)
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil (nil g of sugar or carbs)
• 2 Tbsp natural maple syrup or Stevia equivalent (maple syrup has 68g of sugar per 100g)
• 1 1/2 tsp ground five spice powder
• 1 small bunch of coriander/cilantro, finely chopped

Directions:
*Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour beforehand to stop burning.
1. Prepare the lemongrass by cutting away the top 2 thirds and outer leaves, just using the tender part. Chop finely, or blend.
2. Mix together the garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, 5 spice and
coriander in a bowl.
3. Cut beef into cubes and marinate in the lemongrass mix for at least 20 mins.
4. Thread desired amount onto skewers evenly and fry in oil on stove top or BBQ grill.

*Accompany with favorite dip, salad or salsa. You can either remove or leave on the skewers.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear