Serve this tender, flavorful Coconut Beef Satay with creamy, savory Peanut Sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Coconut Beef Satay
1½poundsbeef flank or top sirloin steak,1” to 1½” thick, and very cold
¾cupfull-fat coconut milk
3tablespoonsprepared Thai green curry paste(I like Thai Kitchen brand)
3tablespoonsfirmly packed brown sugar
1tablespoonfish sauce
1teaspoonground cumin
¼teaspoonground turmeric
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper,to taste
fresh lime wedges,for squeezing over the satays before eating
Peanut Sauce
½cupcreamy peanut butter(such as Jif)
½cupfull-fat coconut milk
2tablespoonshoney
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
2tablespoonsrice vinegar
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1teaspoonchili garlic paste(add more if you like it spicy)
1tablespoonfinely minced fresh ginger
2large cloves garlic,finely minced
finely chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
Coconut Beef Satay
Note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before adding the beef. The beef should be sliced very thinly - it helps to place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes prior to slicing.
Slice the beef against the grain into very thin strips.
In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, green curry paste, brown sugar, fish sauce, cumin, and turmeric. Add the beef strips and mix to coat evenly. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
Thread beef strips onto skewers, winding back and forth in an S shape (should look similar to old-fashioned ribbon candy). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat grill to high. Make sure the grates are clean, then oil the grates. Grill the skewers, turning after the steak shows nice char marks. The thin slices of beef will not take long to cook, about 3 to 5 minutes total. Take care to not overcook.
Transfer skewers to a serving platter and serve with peanut sauce.
Peanut Sauce
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. If you prefer a totally smooth sauce, use an immersion blender to blend everything together. This can be made a day in advance - just store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Add a sprinkle of chopped peanuts over the sauce right before serving.
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