Serves 4 to 6

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 to 6 minutes

1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon peanut oil

4–5 garlic cloves, crushed

4–5 dried serrano chili peppers, seeded and ground

1–2 teaspoons curry powder

1 cup roasted peanuts, finely ground

1 pound beef sirloin, cut into bite-size pieces

1 packet short wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in water before use

1 small bunch fresh cilantro, for serving

1 small bunch fresh mint, for serving

1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

To make the sauce, heat 1/4 cup peanut oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over mediumlow heat. Stir in garlic until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden. Add chilies, curry powder and peanuts and stir until it forms a paste. Remove from heat and let cool.

Preheat the grill. Meanwhile, place beef in a medium bowl. Whisk remaining peanut oil into the sauce and pour mixture over beef; stir until pieces are evenly coated. Thread meat onto skewers. Place kabobs on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve hot on a bed of fresh cilantro and mint with lime wedges.