INGREDIENTS
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16-20 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
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2 lbs beef (sirloin), cut into 1/4-inch thick, 3/4-1-inch cubes
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1 small cucumber, cut into small pieces
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1 red onion, cut into quarters
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Malaysian rice cakes (optional), cut into bite size piecesMarinade:1 teaspoon chili powder
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2 tablespoons coriander powder
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2 teaspoons turmeric powder
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10 shallots, peeled, cut and halved
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
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4 stalks lemongrass (white part only), cut into 1-inch length
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4 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons oil
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1-2 tablespoon water