This classic Thai-inspired dish features tender strips of pork marinated in lemongrass and lime, then grilled to perfection. The star of the show is the creamy, robust peanut dipping sauce, balanced with savory soy, sweet brown sugar, and a kick of fresh jalape&# 195;±o. ItâÂÂs a flavorful combination of textures and tastes that brings the warmth of street food to your home table. Perfect for casual gatherings, dinner parties, or a special weeknight meal, these satay skewers are easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. The sauce can be made ahead, making this a stress-free option for entertaining. Serve with plenty of green onions for a fresh garnish.
Pork Sate With Peanut Dipping Sauce
Description
This classic Thai-inspired dish features tender strips of pork marinated in lemongrass and lime, then grilled to perfection. The star of the show is the creamy, robust peanut dipping sauce, balanced with savory soy, sweet brown sugar, and a kick of fresh jalape&# 195;±o. ItâÂÂs a flavorful combination of textures and tastes that brings the warmth of street food to your home table. Perfect for casual gatherings, dinner parties, or a special weeknight meal, these satay skewers are easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. The sauce can be made ahead, making this a stress-free option for entertaining. Serve with plenty of green onions for a fresh garnish.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
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In a large bowl, mix 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
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Add pork tenderloin strips to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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In a medium saucepan, combine remaining lemongrass, lime juice, brown sugar, chicken broth, peanut butter, chopped onion, coriander seeds, and minced jalapeño.
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Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, whisking frequently until smooth.
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Transfer the hot sauce mixture to a blender and puree until completely smooth.
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Strain the sauce into a small saucepan, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract all liquid. Discard the solids.
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Simmer the strained sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until reduced to a thick dipping consistency, about 6 minutes.
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Preheat the broiler or grill to high heat.
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Thread 3 pork strips onto each soaked skewer.
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Broil or grill the pork skewers until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
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Pour the peanut sauce into a serving bowl and place it in the center of a platter.
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Arrange the cooked pork skewers around the sauce bowl and sprinkle with minced green onion tops before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 5.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The peanut sauce can be prepared up to 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before serving, adding a splash of chicken broth if the sauce has thickened too much.
If using a grill, ensure the grates are well-oiled to prevent sticking. If your pork strips are very thin, they may cook faster than 3 minutes per side, so check for doneness carefully.
For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of jalapeño or add a dash of red pepper flakes. For a milder version, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño before mincing.
Bamboo skewers must be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling or broiling to prevent them from catching fire.
