Pork or Chicken Satay
Learn to make these delicious and authentic Thai style satays at home with this easy to follow recipe. A succulent plate of chicken or pork satay flavored with this excellent marinade of lemongrass, galagal, and other herbs and spices, and some of our sweet peanut sauce are sure to be a hit at your next party. Satays make an excellent appetizer or can be prepared ahead of time for picnics, parties, etc.
Yield: 6 - 10 servings
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Cooking time: 10 Minutes
Ready in: 45 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 Pounds Pork Tenderloin
- 1 Cup Coconut Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Galangal root
- 2 Tablespoons Lemongrass
- 1 Tablespoon Coriander Root
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 teaspoon whole Cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon White Peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Basic Directions:
1) Slice the meat into long strips about 1/4 inch thick.
2) Chop the galangal, lemongrass, and coriander root into small pieces.
3) Grind the peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Then add the herbs from step 2 and continue grinding until you get a soft pulp.
4) Whisk the coconut milk, sugar, salt, turmeric powder and salt together with the herbs and spices. Poor it over the meat and marinate for 3 hours.
5) Thread the meat strips onto bamboo skewers and barbecue for 1 - 2 minutes on each side. Serve with sweet peanut or cucumber dipping sauce.
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