In case you were ever interested in diving into this world, take some advice from someone who's been there. Chef Britt Rescigno is a runner-up in The Food Network's Tournament of Champions. She stopped by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about what it takes to make it in the "sport" world of cooking. She told Tonia it's a real rush and every bit as competitive as other arenas. Britt says when she enters a competition, she takes it as a new challenge. Her inspiration, well she watches the movie Ratatouille before entering a contest. She even has a tattoo depicting a scene from the movie. And when she presents a new dish, well that's another competition for her to conquer. Take her steak kebobs, for example. She says to make them great every time, cook all the vegetables first, that way they're perfect and ready for the meat!
- 16 oz. Pre® Ground Beef
- 1 packet Asian flavored seasoning
- 2 Tbs. Thai Seasoning paste (use your favorite brand)
- 4 cloves mashed garlic
- 1 Tbs. freshly grated ginger
- 2 tsp. fish sauce
- 2 Tbs. brown sugar
- 2 Tbs. low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. red curry paste
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
- 1 Tbs. high-heat cooking oil
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tbs. low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
- 1 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs. brown sugar
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves mashed garlic
- ⅓ – ½ cup coconut milk (for thicker or thinner sauce)
Directions:
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Firstly, place ground beef in the bowl of a food processor and add remaining ingredients. Process until smooth, about 40 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a cutting board, have a sheet pan and parchment paper ready.
- Lightly oil your hands and form meat into 4-inch-long oval logs. Then, place each formed kofta on the sheet pan lined with parchment. Place koftas in the freezer for about 30 to 40 minutes before grilling.
- Heat grill to medium high. Skewer each kofta lengthwise and lightly brush with oil. Grill koftas, turning every 2 minutes, until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes total.
- Add all peanut sauce ingredients except coconut milk to a small bowl and whisk vigorously until combined. Add coconut milk and stir. Adjust spiciness by adding more garlic chili sauce and crushed red pepper, if desired.
