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Satay

A flavorful recipe for grilled satay using your choice of protein marinated in a rich blend of ground spices and herbs.

Prep: 3h 15m Cook: 10-15m Servings: 4
Main Course Grilled Asian
Satay

Preparation Steps

1
  • Protein of choice (Chicken, Beef, Quorn, or Seitan)
Cube your chosen protein and set aside.
2
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sugar, to taste
Grind the coriander seeds, cumin, turmeric, and roasted peanuts in a mortar and transfer to a bowl. Add salt and sugar to taste.
3
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • Half a stalk of lemon grass
  • 1 cm of ginger, peeled
  • 1 dash lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp oil
Mix the ground spices with the cinnamon, diced shallots, half a stalk of lemon grass, peeled ginger, lemon juice, and oil. Put some of the mixture aside for basting later. Marinate the cubed protein with the remaining mixture for at least 3 hours.
4
  • Skewers (wood or metal)
  • 1 stalk of lemon grass
If using wood skewers, soak them in water for a few minutes. Thread the marinated protein pieces onto the skewers. Grill over coal (or an alternative heat source) and brush with oil and/or leftover marinade from time to time, using the unused lemon grass stalk as a brush if desired. Serve immediately with cucumber slices and peanut sauce.