Serves 6–8

For an authentic touch, thread the meat onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in cold water for 30 minutes (to ensure that they don't burn).

½ pound beef sirloin steak

¼ cup dark soy sauce

¼ teaspoon chili paste

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon orange marmalade

1 clove garlic, minced

1 slice ginger, minced

• Cut the beef across the grain into very thin strips, about 1 inch long.

• Combine the remaining ingredients. Marinate the beef in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 2 hours. Drain the beef, reserving the marinade.

• Thread at least 2 slices of the marinated beef onto each skewer, weaving them in and out like an accordion. Brush with the reserved marinade.

• Grill the beef on both sides. Serve with Hoisin Satay Sauce (page 21).