Friday, 08-27-10
Lemongrass Beef Skewers / Rice Noodles with Scallions and Herbs
- 3 lemongrass stalks , bottom 4 inches only, minced
- 3 tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon packed light-brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 pound boneless sirloin, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/4 cups roasted salted peanuts (about 1 ounce), crushed
- 1/2 english cucumbers , thinly sliced on the diagonal (optional)
- 1 fresh mint and b


