Korean barbecue is the latest and greatest thing to hit the food scene. Pair this yummy bite with the fruity tones and smoky finish of a delicious Malbec for the perfect party duo.

(This marinade is also great on chicken thighs or quartered cremini mushrooms & zucchini for a vegetarian option)

ingredients:

1 pound good quality beef, such as filet mignon, sirloin, or hanger steak

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Marinade:
3 cloves garlic
1 inch peeled fresh ginger
1/2 small onion
1/2 an Asian pear or 1 bosc pear
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Dipping Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Small garlic clove, run through press or finely minced
(about 1/2 of teaspoon)

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toasted sesame seeds & chopped scallion to garnish

directions

1. Blend the marinade ingredients together in a food processor or high-speed blender until everything is pureed and well blended. Place in a freezer bag.
2. Cut the steak into 1 inch cubes and place in the marinade. Marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
3. To make the dipping sauce, place the mayonnaise in a bow and whisk in the sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic. Whisk till well combined. Can be made up to 3 days ahead.
4. Thread the steak onto wet skewers that have been soaked in water for 1 hour.
5. Sear the skewers in a skillet or on a hot grill till caramelized and golden on each side (about 3 minutes per side for medium rare)
6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallion and serve with dipping sauce.