World Flavors Cookbook

Satay

Name: Satay
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: 1kg chicken, beef, or mutton, sliced thin Bamboo skewers, soaked For marinade: 4 shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 2 stalks lemongrass, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 2 tbsp sugar, salt Peanut sauce: 1 cup roasted peanuts (ground), 2 tbsp red chili paste, 1/2 cup coconut milk, palm sugar, tamarind juice Sides: Ketupat (rice cakes), cucumber, red onion

Grilled meat skewers marinated in lemongrass and turmeric, served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.

Cuisine: Singapore

Ingredients

1kg chicken, beef, or mutton, sliced thin Bamboo skewers, soaked For marinade: 4 shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 2 stalks lemongrass, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 2 tbsp sugar, salt Peanut sauce: 1 cup roasted peanuts (ground), 2 tbsp red chili paste, 1/2 cup coconut milk, palm sugar, tamarind juice Sides: Ketupat (rice cakes), cucumber, red onion

Instructions

1. Blend marinade ingredients and toss with meat. Marinate for at least 4 hours. 2. Thread meat onto skewers. 3. Grill over charcoal (or grill pan) until charred and cooked through, basting with oil. 4. Make sauce: Sauté chili paste, add ground peanuts, coconut milk, sugar, and tamarind. Simmer until oil rises. 5. Serve skewers with peanut sauce, rice cakes, and fresh veggies.