Directions for: South Seas Satays with Malaysian Spice Paste
Ingredients
Malaysian Spice Mix2 Tbsp cumin (30 ml)
2 Tbsp coriander (30 ml)
2 Tbsp turmeric (30 ml)
2 tsp cinnamon (10 ml)
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (10 ml)
2 tsp salt (10 ml)
tsp cayenne or hot red pepper flakes, optional (2 ml)
Malaysian Spice Paste2 Tbsp Malaysian Mix (30 ml)
4 green onions, trimmed
1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, shopped (15 ml)
2 strips lemon zest
2 Tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
2 Tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
3 Tbsp vegetable oil (45 ml)
Satays1 lb(s) boneless, skinless chicken breast or pork tenderloin (750 grams)
Malaysian Spice Paste
Squeeze lemon or lime juice
Peanut Dipping Saucecup natural chunky peanut butter (125 ml)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar (30 ml)
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (30 ml)
2 Tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
2 tsp brown sugar (10 ml)
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
tsp red chile paste or pinch of hot red pepper flakes (2.5 ml)
Salt, to taste
Light Thai Dipping Sauce2 Tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar (30 ml)
1 tsp sesame oil (10 ml)
Pinch of sugar
1 1 green onion, finely chopped
1 pinch Pinch of hot red pepper flakes
Directions
Malaysian Spice Mix1. Combine ingredients for Malaysian Spice Mix and store in a covered container.
Malaysian Spice Paste1. ombine ingredients for Malaysian Spice Paste in a blender or processor and whirl briefly to form a paste. Alternatively finely mince green onions and ginger, chop 2 tsp. lemon zest, and pound ingredients together using a mortar and pestle.
Satays1. Cut chicken or pork into strips about -inch thick, 1 -inch wide and 5 to 6-inches long. Coat strips with Malaysian Spice Paste and refrigerate, covered, several hours or as long as overnight.
2. Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for about an hour. Thread meat strips on skewers. Grill over medium high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely browned and cooked through. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh lemon or lime juice. If you like serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce or Light Thai Dipping Sauce.
Peanut Dipping Sauce1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Add warm water a spoonful at a time to obtain a light creamy texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with added lime juice or salt. Makes about 1 cup.
Light Thai Dipping Sauce1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly. If you like heat, add a few hot red pepper flakes. Makes about 1/3 cup.
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