Indonesian Pork Beef or Chicken Satay
Ingredients
| 1 lb pork tenderloin or 1 lb beef sirloin, or 1 lb boneless chicken breast( you may mix and match meats) | ||
| 1 small onion peeled and diced | ||
| 3 tbs soy sauce | ||
| 2 tbs of curry powder | ||
| 1 tsp dark brown sugar | ||
| 1 small Serrano or Thai chili pepper | ||
| 1 tsp oil | ||
| 1 garlic clove minced | ||
| 1 tsp curry powder | ||
| 2 tsp chili powder | ||
| 1 cup crunchy peanut butter | ||
| 1 tbs dark brown sugar | ||
| finely grated rind of one lemon | ||
| peanuts and cilantro leaves for garnish | ||
| Frisse and mixed salad greens |
The flavors of Indonesia are vibrant and delicious. This is a simple dish that we love cooking over charcoal. However, it may also be cooked under a broiler. This recipe calls for pork but you may substitute chicken breasts or beef tenderloin. Alternatively you may also serve an assortment of Satay’s.
- In a shallow bowl mix together the onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, Serrano/Thai chili pepper and cubed pork.mix well cover and let marinate for at least one hour.
- To make the sauce, heat the oil in a sauce pan and add the garlic, curry and chili powders. Cook siring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add the peanut butter, sugar and lemon rind with 1 and 1/4 cups of water.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring until the sauce is thick, About 5 minutes.
- Soak 8 to 10 bamboo skewers in water for a half hour.
- Thread the pork onto the skewers. Grill over charcoal (which is best) or cook under a hot broiler, turning occasionally until well browned. (about 5 minutes)
- Serve skewers on a bed of salad greens accompanied with sauce and garnished with cilantro and chopped peanuts.
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