Grilled Dried Beef

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   Cut the beef across the grain onto very thin 3 by 3 inch slices.

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   If you are using fresh lemon grass, discard the outer leaves and upper half of the stalk.

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   Cut into thin slices and finely chop.

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   If you are using dried lemon grass, soak in warm water for 1 hour.

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   Drain and finely chop.

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   Combine the chiles and sugar in a mortar and pestle and pound to a fine paste.

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   Add the chopped lemon grass, fish sauce and soy sauce and stir to blend.

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   (If using a blender, combine all of these and blend to a very fine paste.

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   ) Spread the paste over the beef pieces to coat both sides.

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    Let marinate for 30 minutes.

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    Spread out each slice of marinated beef on a large, flat wire rack or baking sheet.

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    Let stand in the sun until both sides are completely dried, about 12 hours.

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    Grill the beef over a medium charcoal fire or transfer the rack from the refrigerator to the middle of a preheated 400F (200C) oven and bake until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes.

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    Serve with glutinous rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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