Chicken and Beef Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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This recipe, by Chef Abdul Wahab of the Equatorial Penang Hotel in Penang, Malaysia, is a classic Malay dish that combines the heat of chillis with the nutty taste of peanuts and the exotic fragrances of the Spice Islands. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.
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Ingredients
The Marinade:
4 large pieces of ginger, peeled
5 cloves garlic, peeled
3 shallots, peeled
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
3 pieces lemon grass
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pound boneless chicken, cut into strips
The Peanut Sauce:
1/2 cup red chilli paste (or red chillis pureed with water)
1/4 cup peanut oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 3 shallots, peeled and minced
3 pieces lemon grass, minced
3 large pieces ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
4 tablespoons minced cashews 1/4 cup minced peanuts
1 teaspoon tamarind paste (optional)
2 teaspoons sugar
Diced cucumbers and onions for garnish
Instructions
Combine the first 8 ingredients in a food processor and puree, adding a little water if necessary. Marinate the chicken and beef strips in this mixture for 12 hours.
Heat the peanut oil in a pan and add the chilli paste and the next 6 ingredients. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
To Assemble:
Thread the chicken and beef strips on separate satay sticks which have been soaked in water. Grill the satay sticks over coals until the meats are done, about 10 minutes, tuuming often.
Serve the satays with the sauce on the side and garnished with diced cucumbers and onions.
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