Bo Nuong Xa

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks lemon grass, minced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tip, thinly sliced
• skewers
• 12 leaves romaine lettuce
• fresh cilantro for garnish
• fresh basil for garnish
• fresh mint for garnish
• thinly sliced green onion for garnish

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, lemon grass, and sesame seeds. Place the meat in the dish, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Preheat grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread meat onto skewers accordion style.

Brush grill grate with oil, and discard marinade. Arrange skewers on the grill. Cook 5 minutes per side. Serve hot from skewers, or remove from skewers and serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, basil, and sliced green onions.