Curried Beef Kabobs with Jade Sauce

CURRIED BEEF KABOBS WITH JADE SAUCE From Southern Living 2007 Cookoff Winner Party Starter category Prep: 15 min Soak: 30 min Grill: 6 min 12 6-inch skewers 2 T peanut oil 1 1/4 t Garam Masala 1 1/4 t Roasted Garlic And Sea Salt 3/4 t curry powder 1/2 t peppercorn melange 1/4 t cumin 1 1/2 lb flat iron steak cut into 1-inch pieces Jade sauce 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs, fresh mint sprigs 1. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes. 2. Preheat grill to 350� to 400� (medium high). Whisk together peanut oil and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl until blended. Add steak pieces, and toss to coat. Thread beef onto skewers. 3. Grill beef, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 3 minutes each side. 4. place skewers on serving platter, and drizzle with Jade Sauce. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish, if desired. Makes 12 servings. Jade Sauce: Prep: 10 min 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilanto 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 2 T chopped green onions 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 t grated lime rind 1 T fresh lime juice 2 t seeded and minced jalapeno pepper 2 t honey 1 t minced garlic 1/4 t salt Process all ingredients in food processor 10 seconds or until thoroughly blended, stopping to scrape sides as needed. Makes 2/3 cup.

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