Indonesian Lamb Satay With Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a food processor or blender combine the marinade ingredients and process until smooth.Trim the lamb of any excess fat or sinew. Cut the loins crosswise (against the grain) in 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag several times to distribute the marinade, place the bag in a bowl, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a medium sauté pan over medium high heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the red curry paste, cumin and lemongrass, stirring to release their fragrance, about 10 seconds. Add the peanut butter, coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Mix well. Add the soy sauce, live juice, and sugar. Stir. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.Remove the lamb from the bag and discard the marinade. Thread the lamb slices lengthwise on the skewers. Just before you grill the lamb, gently reheat the sauce whisk in a little coconut or water, if needed, to thin it. Grill the lamb over Direct High heat for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve hot with the sauce.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a large wok or and set over medium heat until shimmering hot. Add the peanuts and stir and cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Toss them continuously so they cook evenly without burning.
• Scoop up the peanuts with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to cool. Remove any burnt peanuts, they will taste bitter.
• When the peanuts are cool enough to handle, grind them in a small food processor or pulverize them with a mortar and pestle until they have the texture of coarse sand.
• Mix the water together with the lime leaves, tamarind, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then adjust the heat until it is bubbling gently. Simmer for about 5 minutes, breaking up the tamarind pulp.
• Remove the lime leaves and any chunks of tamarind pulp with a slotted spoon. Add the ground peanuts and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat and simmer gently until thick and creamy like gravy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the sauce doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sambal oelek and Thai chilies (if using). Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, making sure the acidity of the tamarind or lime sings through.
• Serve the peanut sauce with vegetables or as a dipping sauce for grilled kebabs.