Satay with peanut sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonLight brown sugar
1tablespoonCurry powder
2tablespoonsCrunchy peanut butter
½cupSoy sauce
½cupFresh lime juice
2eachesGarlic cloves, minced or pressed
cupCrunchy peanut butter
cupUnsweetened coconut milk
¼cupFresh lemon juice
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
2tablespoonsBrown sugar or molasses
1teaspoonGrated fresh ginger root
4eachesGarlic cloves, minced or
Crushed dried red chili peppers
1poundsBeef, pork or chicken, very thinly sliced, cut into strips
½eachInch wide, 2 inches long pressed
Ground cayenne pepper
¼cupHomemade chicken stock
¼cupHeavy cream
gramLime zest for garnish
Fresh cilantro (coriander) springs for garnish

Directions

MARINADE

PEANUT SAUCE

MARINADE: Combine brown sugar, curry powder, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic and crushed chiles to taste in a shallow dish. Thread the meat pieces on water soaked bamboo skewers, weaving skewers in and out of meat lengthwise to create a serpentine design.

Place the skewers in the soy sauce mixture. Marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours or in the refrigerator for as long as overnight for a more intense flavor. PEANUT SAUCE: Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper to taste in a sauce pan over moderate heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is as thick as heavy cream, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree briefly. Add chicken stock and cream; blend until smooth.

Reserve. (This mixture may be made several hours ahead and refrigerated. Return to room temperature before serving.) Prepare a moderate charcoal fire in an open grill or preheat the broiler. Cook the skewered meat, turning several times and basting with the marinade, over medium-hot coals (or under a broiler) until crispy on the outside but still moist inside, about 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with lime zest and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with the peanut sauce for dipping. Makes about 18 skewers; allow 2 per serving as an appetizer, 4 or more as a main coarse. For a main dish, serve with steamed rice, salad and grilled or steamed asparagus or other vegetable. Posted by Stephen Ceideburg; October 22 1992.

Submitted By PAT STOCKETT On 10-18-94