Sesame Soy Skewered Steaks

Ingredients
Eight 2oz (60g) tenderloin steaks, 1in (2.5cm) thick
4 scallions
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger root
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp packed brown sugar
6 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar or medium dry sherry
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Essential equipment:
Eight 10in (25cm) presoaked bamboo skewers.

Directions
Place 2 steaks side by side on a tray. Push one skewer diagonally through both steaks. Push a second skewer diagonally, in the opposite direction to the first skewer, to secure the 2 steaks together, forming a cross with the 2 skewers. Thread the end of a scallion on to the pointed end of one skewer. Thread the other end of the scallion on to the pointed end of the second skewer. Repeat with remaining steaks, skewers and scallions.

Combine ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, pepper, oil, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar or sherry, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Pour mixture over skewered steaks. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Grill over medium-hot coals for 3 minutes per side for rare, 4 minutes per side for medium rare, 6 minutes per side for well done.  Makes 4 servings.
TIP:  Skewer and marinate steaks up to 8 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate.