Satay Grilled Aubergine Food

GRILLED BEEF SATAY

Steps:

• Thread the beef onto the soaked skewers, working the skewers in and out of the meat so that it stays in place while grilling. Combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, curry powder, and lemon juice in a shallow platter and stir to combine. Place the beef skewers into the yogurt marinade and turn them until they are well coated. Cover and let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
• Place a grill pan over medium heat and brush it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Grill the satays for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until nicely seared and cooked through. Serve piled on a large platter garnished with cilantro.

GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• In saucepan cook peanut butter, water, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Cool sauce, and remove and discard garlic from sauce.
• Divide sauce into two parts.
• Cut chicken into 1" strips, threading onto metal skewers.
• If bamboo skewers are used, soak for 20-30 minutes before using.
• Oil grid on grill with non-stick spray before heating.
• Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat, 6-8 minutes, turning once.
• Baste with half sauce during cooking and serve with remaining sauce garnished with sliced scallions.

SATAY AUBERGINE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Tip the aubergine batons into a roasting tin and toss with the sesame oil and soy, then spread out in a single layer. Roast for 20 mins until soft.
• Meanwhile, make the satay sauce. Heat the coconut cream and peanut butter together in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and bubble for 5 mins until thickened. Season with a splash of soy sauce and the lime juice to taste. Set aside. You will make more sauce than you need. The satay sauce will keep, covered and chilled, for up to three days. Reheat until piping hot.
• Skewer the cooked aubergine on cocktail sticks and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle over the satay sauce and scatter with chilli flakes and coriander. Alternatively, serve the sauce on the side for dipping.