Spicy Beef Kabobs
Pork or chicken works equally well as beef in this recipe. Experiment with all three, but if using pork be sure to cook it thoroughly. Turmeric (dilaw) is a plant whose gingerlike root is ground into a spicy powder, used for flavoring and food coloring.
2 pounds beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground
cumin 1 teaspoon ground
cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground
coriander 1 teaspoon ground
turmeric 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon
chili powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon
salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
Mix the beef cubes with the cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, sugar, chili powder, salt, and vegetable oil. Cover, refrigerate, and marinate for 2 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Soak 8-inch-long wooden or bamboo skewers in water for 1/2 hour just prior to using. Thread the beef onto 8 skewers. Arrange the shish kabobs on an aluminum foil-covered cookie sheet and broil for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the shish kabobs over, and broil the other side for 3 to 5 minutes.
Serve with sliced cucumbers and onions.
