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Satay (Barbecued Beef with Peanut Sauce)
Barbecued Beef

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2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
455 g (1 lb) beef, chilled and sliced

Spices:

10 shallots, peeled
2 cloves garlic, peeled
5 g turmeric, peeled or ½ tsp turmeric powder
4 tbsp Coconut Tree Brand sliced lemon grass
2 Coconut Tree Brand galangal, sliced

Seasoning:

1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp salt
4-5 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp cooking oil

Directions:

  1. Place coriander and cumin seeds in a pan and fry over low heat for 5 minutes until fragrant. Pound to a fine powder while still hot. Set aside.
  2. Combine spices ingredients and pound to a smooth paste.
  3. In a bowl, combine seasoning ingredients and add to spices paste. Mix well.
  4. Rub spices paste all over the beef, and then sprinkle the meat with the coriander-cumin powder. Leave to marinate for 1 hour.
  5. Thread seasoned meat onto bamboo sticks or fine metal skewers.
  6. Grill over charcoal fire or under a hot grill. Baste with a mixture of cooking oil and water to keep beef moist.
Peanut Sauce

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455 g (1 lb) peanuts freshly roasted and ground
900 ml (4 cups) water
225 ml (1 cup) cooking oil
2 tbsp salt
8-10 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp Cock Brand Tamarind Paste, mixed with 4 tbsp of water

Spices:

15 Shallots, peeled
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tbsp Coconut Tree Brand sliced lemon grass
10-15 Coconut Tree Brand frozen chilli, minced
4 thin slice Coconut Tree Brand frozen galangal

Garnish:

2 cucumbers, cut into wedges
2 onions, peeled and cut into wedges

Directions:

  1. Pound spices ingredients into a fine paste
  2. Place peanuts and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. Simmer until mixture becomes thick. Stir constantly for about ½ hour. Set aside.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a wok and fry pounded spices until fragrant and oil separates.
  4. Add paste to the peanuts, and then add salt, sugar and tamarind water
  5. Boil sauce over a low heat for 5-7 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Stir often.
  6. Transfer to a bowl and leave to cool.
  7. Serve separately with barbecued beef and garnish.
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