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Megann's Summer Satay Sauce

Megann's Summer Satay Sauce
Recipe By: 
Megann's Kitchen
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party (20 or more)
:: This Satay Sauce is inspired by Asian flavours & was created in Megann's Kitchen by trial & error. That is the best way to discover how flavours change a dish. It has quite a few ingredients, but you will find that a lot are pantry basics & easy to keep on hand.

Summer Satay Sauce

Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 250-300 ml chicken stock
  • 1/2 shallot or 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • 1 cheek of red capsicum, finely diced
  • 1 Tbs coriander stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbs white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes (adjust to personal heat preferences)
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 5 kaffir lime leaves, crushed in hands
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, broken into four
  • 1 Tbs fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp fish sauce, or to taste
  • SKEWERS
  • 500g desired skewers, such as chicken


Method

  1. Place all satay sauce ingredients into a small saucepan & stir constantly over very low heat until the mixture warms & comes together. Remove from heat & let the flavours infuse for at least half an hour
  2. While the sauce is resting, create your skewers.
  3. When ready to eat, cook your desired skewers & rest for 5 minutes. Just before you are ready to serve, quickly return the sauce to a low heat to bring to temperature but do not boil, as it will cause the oils to separate. Reheating should also bring it to a slightly thicker consistency perfect for skewers.
  4. Remove lemongrass stalks & kaffir lime leaves & serve over skewers topped with extra coriander, chilli slices & toasted peanuts.


Tips & Hints

  1. Megann's Kitchen Notes :: Don’t have crunchy peanut butter? Simply add 1¼ cups of smooth peanut butter & sprinkle some extra chopped peanuts + coriander over the top to garnish. :: When making it for the family, there is always one that likes to spice things up a bit. Have some extra sliced fresh red chilli or dried chilli flakes in a side dish (but do not touch it with bare hands!) to cater for those who like a bit of heat! :: I like to tie aromats, such as the lemongrass in this recipe, with kitchen string. That way they are easier to remove at the end. :: Kaffir Lime Leaves & Lemongrass freeze very well – I always keep some frozen on hand for this recipe. :: Vegetarian – simply leave out the chicken stock & replace with water. :: Freeze any leftovers with some prepared skewers for a quick, easy meal. :: For more essential top Megann's Kitchen advice, follow onto the Megann's Kitchen web site at megannskitchen.blogspot.com.au ::

Links
[1] http://megannskitchen.blogspot.com.au/