Vietnamese Sate

Updated October 11, 2023

Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(16)
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Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seed

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seed

  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce

  • 4 tablespoons tamarind paste

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut in ¾-inch strips

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

8 grams carbs; 66 milligrams cholesterol; 182 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 7 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 516 milligrams sodium; 21 grams protein; 5 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

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and preheat a charcoal grill.

  2. Step 2

    Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in the oven for 15 minutes and grind them to a fine powder. Do not do this ahead of time, as the spices lose their flavor quickly. In a flat dish, combine the powdered seeds with the garlic cloves, sugar and fish sauce to make a marinade.

  3. Step 3

    Place the tamarind paste in a bowl, cover with hot water and stir to dissolve. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Add 6 tablespoons of the resulting liquid to the marinade and reserve the rest for future use. Add the peanut oil.

  4. Step 4

    Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water and drain or use 12 metal skewers. Thread the chicken strips onto the skewers and place in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning frequently. Drain and grill the chicken over charcoal. Serve alone or with Vietnamese dipping sauce (see recipe). This marinade is also very good for pork, beef and game.

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Adapted From Monsoon Restaurant, San Francisco

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