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Ingredients
FOR THE MEAT
1 pound boneless pork loin
2 tablespoons coriander seeds or 2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
FOR THE MARINADE
10 shallots, peeled and trimmed
2 cloves garlic
1 small knob fresh ginger
¼ thumb-sized piece turmeric or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
4 stalks lemon grass, sliced fine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
FOR THE PEANUT SAUCE
10 shallots, peeled and trimmed
8 cloves garlic, peeled
2 stalks lemon grass, trimmed
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup coconut milk (or canned, unsweetened milk)
2 tablespoons tamarind juice or pineapple juice
2 teaspoons hot chili paste
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
30 to 35 bamboo skewers, covered with cold water and soaked for 20 minutes
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
55 grams carbs; 48 milligrams cholesterol; 538 calories; 11 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 26 grams fat; 8 grams fiber; 513 milligrams sodium; 28 grams protein; 24 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Trim meat, and cut into thin, angled slices about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Place in a bowl. In an ungreased saute pan, heat the coriander seeds and cumin for several minutes over medium heat to bring out flavor. Add to the bowl.
- Step 2
Prepare the marinade. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade or in a blender with the motor running, add the shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, soy sauce and brown sugar. Blend to a fine paste, and add to the meat. Toss lightly to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Step 3
Prepare the peanut sauce. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade or in a blender with the machine running, puree the shallots, garlic, lemon grass, peanut butter, coconut milk, tamarind juice, chili paste, brown sugar and soy sauce.
- Step 4
Thread the meat slices through the bamboo skewers, and prepare a fire for grilling or the broiler. Place on a baking sheet about 3 inches from the source of heat. Grill 6 to 7 minutes, turning once, until the pork is cooked. Remove and serve the sauce for dipping.
Private Notes
Comments
I accidentally omitted the coconut milk in the peanut sauce. I added extra lime juice to the sauce and to the marinade to help blending, also balanced flavor. I cut the meat in larger strips and broiled them without putting the pieces on skewers. There was plenty of marinade and sauce for the 2.5 lbs of pork loin that I had (a Costco package), served 6 with leftovers. Meat was succulent and flavorful, sauce a great accompaniment, also with the side dish of rice. Delicious! Thank you!
I accidentally omitted the coconut milk in the peanut sauce. I added extra lime juice to the sauce and to the marinade to help blending, also balanced flavor. I cut the meat in larger strips and broiled them without putting the pieces on skewers. There was plenty of marinade and sauce for the 2.5 lbs of pork loin that I had (a Costco package), served 6 with leftovers. Meat was succulent and flavorful, sauce a great accompaniment, also with the side dish of rice. Delicious! Thank you!