Meat Balls on Skewers

Thai style cooking for summer!

12 oz ground beef

3 shallots, finely chopped

1 1/4 inch piece ginger, grated

1 tablespoon peppercorns, crushed

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 teaspoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons fish sauce

2 teaspoons soft brown sugar

1/2 cup cilantro leaves

lime wedges

1 cucumber, chopped fine

3 sliced red or green chilies

Chop the ground beef with a cleaver or large knife until it is very fine. Place the beef, shallots, ginger, peppercorns, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Using 2 teaspoons of mixture at a time, form nto balls.  Thread the balls onto the bamboo skewers, using three balls for each skewer.

Cook on an oiled grill plate or barbecue. Turn frequently for about 8 minutes or until the meat is cooked. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges, cucumber and chilies.