1/3 to 1/2 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger root, or 1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate (Accent)
1/4 tsp. cracked pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb. flank steak or sirloin, cut in 1/4 inch strips
Canned water chestnuts

Combine everything except meat and chestnuts in deep bowl. Mix well. Add meat and stir to coat. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature. Lace meat accordion style on skewers. Add water chestnuts at end of each skewer. Broil over hot coals (BBQ) about 10 to 12 minutes to rare or medium rare stage, turning frequently an basting with the soy marinade. Serves 4 to 5 people. To double recipe use 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 cup water.