This classic Southeast Asian dish features tender pork tenderloin marinated in aromatic spices and grilled until charred and juicy. The real star is the homemade peanut sauce, a luscious blend of crushed peanuts, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime, and a kick of chili. It offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a satisfying creamy texture. Ideal for summer barbecues, appetizer spreads, or a quick weeknight dinner paired with rice or cucumber salad. This recipe brings the authentic taste of street food to your home kitchen with minimal effort.
Pork Satay With Peanut Sauce – Midsummer Thai
Description
This classic Southeast Asian dish features tender pork tenderloin marinated in aromatic spices and grilled until charred and juicy. The real star is the homemade peanut sauce, a luscious blend of crushed peanuts, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime, and a kick of chili. It offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a satisfying creamy texture. Ideal for summer barbecues, appetizer spreads, or a quick weeknight dinner paired with rice or cucumber salad. This recipe brings the authentic taste of street food to your home kitchen with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
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Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and place them in a bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, lime juice, lime rind, and chili sauce.
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Toss the pork cubes with the marinade until evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Thread the marinated pork onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
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Grill the pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
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While the pork cooks, make the peanut sauce: In a small saucepan, combine crushed peanuts, coconut milk, water, chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and dried red chili.
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Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Remove from heat and stir in a splash of lime juice and soy sauce to taste.
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Serve the hot pork skewers immediately with the warm peanut sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 18
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 107.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.3g10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 26.1g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.