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Pork Satay with Curried Peanut Sauce

1 tablespoon peanut oil(15ml)

1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk(250ml)

1 tablespoon Thai yellow curry paste(15ml)

1 tablespoon brown sugar(15ml)

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla) (220ml)

2 tablepoons cilantro(30ml)

2 teapoons garlic diced(10ml)

1 pound boneless lean pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes

Salt & pepper to taste

8 12-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for one hour

Combine coconut milk, Thai yellow curry paste, brown sugar, garlic, fish sauce and fresh cilantro in a bowl.  Mix well.  Add pork and turn to coat.  Cover and marinate at least 3 hours in refrigerator.

Remove pork & discard marinade. Pat dry, drizzle with olive oil & season with Salt & pepper

Preheat grill to medium high heat & oil grill well. Thread about 3 pieces of pork onto each soaked bamboo skewer. Grill 4 to 6 minutes over medium heat, turning occasionally, until cooked throughout, and a golden brown crispy exterior is achieved.  Transfer pork to a serving platter.  Serve with peanut sauce.

Thai Peanut Sauce:

1 cup ground unsalted peanuts(250ml)

2 cups coconut milk(500ml)

1 tablespoon fish sauce(5ml)

1 tablespoon brown sugar(5ml)

1 tablespoon curry paste(15ml)

juice of 2 limes

1 teaspoon ground chili paste(5ml)

Heat coconut milk in a skillet until bubbling over medium heat.  Add curry paste stir and cook for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat and add peanuts, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime and chili paste.  Place back on low heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes whisking occasionally.

Serve with satay.