Peanut Turkey Satay Food

PEANUT TURKEY SATAY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients; set aside 1 tablespoon for basting. Cut turkey into long strips (about 1-1/2 in. wide by 1/4 in. thick). Add to soy sauce mixture in bowl; toss to coat., Weave turkey strips accordion-style onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until turkey is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with reserved soy sauce mixture.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, ginger, garlic, and curry powder in a shallow mixing bowl, stir to combine. Place the chicken strips in the yogurt marinade and gently toss until well coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at up to 2 hours.
• Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers working the skewer in and out of the meat, down the middle of the piece, so that it stays in place during grilling. Place a grill pan over medium heat and brush it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Grill the chicken satays for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until nicely seared and cooked through. Serve the satays on a platter lined with lettuce leaves and cilantro; accompanied by a small bowl of peanut sauce on the side.
• Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, red chili paste, brown sugar, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Puree to combine. While the motor is running, drizzle in the hot water to thin out the sauce, you may not need all of it. Pour the sauce into a nice serving bowl and garnish with the chopped peanuts. Serve with chicken satay.

TOFU SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix coconut milk, kecap manis, curry paste, turmeric powder, ginger, and vegan fish sauce together in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Seal and shake to mix.
• Cut tofu into 2-inch pieces and place in the bag. Seal and shake to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, chili-garlic sauce, kecap manis, lime juice, and ginger in a bowl. Whisk until sauce is smooth. Set aside.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the tofu pieces and tap to remove any excess marinade. Skewer an equal number of tofu pieces onto each skewer.
• Grill the skewers on each side until browned, basting the skewers with the marinade as they cook, 10 to 15 minutes total.
• Drizzle the peanut sauce over the skewers and serve with extra sauce and lime wedges on the side.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, cilantro, honey, red curry, coconut milk, soy sauce and water in a sauce pan set over medium heat, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from the heat and cool completely. Divide the sauce in two, put half in a dish large enough to hold the chicken and set the second half aside to be used later as the dipping sauce.
• The chicken should be sliced lengthwise into strips, threaded on the presoaked skewers and placed into the first dish of sauce. Refrigerate and marinate the chicken overnight.
• When ready to cook, heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the peanut oil. Before the oil begins to smoke, pan fry the skewered chicken in batches.
• While the chicken is cooking put the reserved sauce into a small sauce pan and return quickly to the boil, reduce to a simmer and add the chopped peanuts. Let cook for 5 minutes and then remove from the heat. Serve warm.
• When the skewers are completely cooked serve with peanut sauce in a small dipping bowl.

PEANUT SATAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pan, combine peanut butter, soy, broth, ginger, garlic and water. Mix well and heat through. Add the cornstarch to thicken slightly.

PEANUT SATAY SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients until nice and smooth in food processor. If mixture it too thick, thin out with a bit more tamari sauce or water to taste.
• Can be made ahead of time, store in fridge until ready to use. Serve with chicken or beef satay.