Indonesian Beef Sate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Marinade
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 lbs flank steaks, sliced crosswise into strips 1/8 inch thick

Preparation

For Marinade.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion,garlic and ginger and saute until onion is soft.
Add remaining ingredients and stir to make smooth paste.
Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
Add meat, stirring to coat well.
Remove from heat and let stand until room temperature.
Thread meat onto skewers, weaving strips in and out to pack tightly.
Prepare hibachi or grill or preheat broiler.
Cook meat 3 to 4 inches from heat source, basting once with any remaining marinade, until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes on each side.