Malaysian-Style Grilled Pork Satay
A traditional Southeast Asian dish, this recipe features marinated pork grilled to perfection and served with a spicy peanut sauce. The combination of flavors and textures is a true delight.
Ingredients
- ●500g porkthinly sliced into skewers
- ●2 tbsp oilyvegetable oil for grilling
- ●1 cup coconut milkfor marinade
- ●2 tbsp fish saucefor marinade
- ●2 tbsp grated gingerfor marinade
- ●1 tsp chili flakesfor marinade
- ●1 cup peanutsfor peanut sauce
- ●2 tbsp coconut sugarfor peanut sauce
- ●1 cup waterfor peanut sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, fish sauce, grated ginger, and chili flakes.
- 2
Add the sliced pork to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated pork onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 4
Brush the grill with oily and cook the satay for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 5
Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce by blending peanuts, coconut sugar, and water in a blender until smooth.
- 6
Serve the grilled satay with the peanut sauce for dipping.
- 7
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
- 8
Note: Traditionally, satay is grilled over charcoal, but a gas grill or grill pan will also work well.