Beef Satay Skewers

Ingredients

• 500 g beef (fillet or loin)
• wooden skewer
• 1 piece galangal (3 cm)
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• pepper (ground)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 150 g unsalted, peeled peanuts
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tsp curry
• 1 red chili pepper (chopped)
• 1 shallot (chopped)
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 lemon (juice and zest)
• Salt
• Cayenne pepper
• 1 can coconut milk (ca. 200 ml)
• 100 ml chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1.

   Step 1

2. 2.

   Cut the beef into roughly 3x3 cm cubes.

3. 3.

   Soak wooden skewers in water so they do not burn on the grill.

4. 4.

   Peel and finely chop galangal. Wash lemongrass and slice thinly. Crush both with coriander seeds and cumin kernels in a mortar. Add salt, pepper, 2 tbsp sugar, curry powder and 3 tbsp of the thick layer from above the coconut milk and mix into the sauce. Combine the mixture with the beef cubes, stir well and marinate covered for 1 hour.

5. 5.

   Step 2

6. 6.

   Roast peanuts without oil in a pan, remove and let cool.

7. 7.

   Sauté shallot and chili cubes in hot oil. Mix roasted peanuts, peanut cream, curry, lemon juice and zest, coconut milk and chicken broth and add to the pan.

8. 8.

   Step 3

9. 9.

   Simmer the peanut sauce for about 10 minutes over low heat until thickened. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.

10. 10.

    Step 4

11. 11.

    Thread beef cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.

12. 12.

    Step 5

13. 13.

    Grill or fry the skewers in hot oil or on a grill from all sides for a total of about 8 minutes until golden brown. Serve with peanut sauce.