Pork sate with peanut dipping sauce vmxv03a

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupPlus 1 T mncd frsh lemongras (frm bottom 6\" of stalk)
3tablespoonsFresh lime juice
2tablespoonsDark brown sugar
1tablespoonSoy sauce
2Garlic cloves, minced
¾poundsPork tenderloin, trimmed,
Cut 3\"x1/2\"W x 1/4\" thick
1cupOr more, chicken broth
½cupCreamy peanut butter, not
Old fashion or frsh grd
½cupChopped onion
1tablespoonCoriander seeds
½Jalapeno chili, minced
128\" bamboo skewers
Minced green onion tops

Directions

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Mix 1 T ea lemongrass, lime juice & sugar with soy sauce and garlic in a large bowl. Add pork, toss to coat and marinate 30 min. to 1 hr. Mix remaining lemongrass, lime juice & sugar with broth, peanut butter, onion, coriander and jalapeno in heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to boil, whisking frequently. Transfer mixture to blender and puree. Strain into heavy, small saucepan, pressing on solids with back of spoon. Discard solids. Simmer until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover & refrigerate. Reheat before using, thinning with more broth if necessary.) Preheat broiler (or grill). Thread 3 pork strips on each skewer. Broil until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Pour sauce into bowl; set in center of platter. Sprinkle with green onion.

Surround with pork skewers and serve. From Bon Appetit, June, 1992.

MM format by Mike Kean.