These Sa-Teh skewers are a vibrant tribute to Southeast Asian street food, offering a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. The boneless meat is tenderized and infused with the bright citrus notes of fresh lemongrass, the pungency of garlic, and the warm depth of curry powder. Grilling the skewers adds a delightful smoky char that contrasts beautifully with the creamy, nutty texture of the traditional peanut sauce. The accompanying cucumber sauce provides a refreshing, cooling counterpoint to the richness of the meat and sauce. This dish is incredibly versatile and ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as an impressive appetizer for dinner parties. It’s a flavorful, handheld experience that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your table with minimal fuss.
Sa-Teh On Skewers
Description
These Sa-Teh skewers are a vibrant tribute to Southeast Asian street food, offering a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. The boneless meat is tenderized and infused with the bright citrus notes of fresh lemongrass, the pungency of garlic, and the warm depth of curry powder. Grilling the skewers adds a delightful smoky char that contrasts beautifully with the creamy, nutty texture of the traditional peanut sauce. The accompanying cucumber sauce provides a refreshing, cooling counterpoint to the richness of the meat and sauce. This dish is incredibly versatile and ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as an impressive appetizer for dinner parties. It&# 226;ÂÂs a flavorful, handheld experience that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your table with minimal fuss.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the boneless meat into uniform bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
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In a bowl, whisk together oil, crushed lemongrass, minced garlic, chopped chili peppers, curry powder, sugar, and fish sauce to create the marinade.
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Toss the meat cubes in the marinade, ensuring every piece is coated, and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
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Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for heat circulation.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
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Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
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Serve hot with Sa-teh peanut sauce and cucumber sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 187.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.1g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 96.5mg33%
- Sodium 84.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 35.2g71%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.