Name: Harissa beef skewers with avocado dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 16
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: juice 1 lime; 2 tbsp harissa; 1 tbsp clear honey; 4 sirloin steaks cut into long thin strips; 2 ripe avocados stoned and peeled; juice 1 lime; 100ml natural yogurt

juice 1 lime
2 tbsp harissa
1 tbsp clear honey
4 sirloin steaks
cut into long thin strips

For the dip

2 ripe avocados
stoned and peeled
juice 1 lime
100ml natural yogurt

Method

step 1
You’ll need 16 skewers. If using wooden ones, soak in water for 30 mins first to prevent them from burning. Whisk the lime juice, harissa and honey in a large bowl. Add the beef strips and toss everything together. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hr (or up to 4 hrs if you have time).
step 2
To make the dip, whizz all the ingredients together in a food processor, then chill until needed.
step 3
Heat the barbecue or a griddle pan until smoking hot. Thread 2 pieces of beef onto each skewer, winding them around the skewer as you do, then season. Cook for 1 min on each side for medium- rare skewers, or longer if you prefer them well done. Serve warm with the dip.