Thai Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce Recipes

Ingredients :

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tsp sambal oelek

1 stem lemon grass, white part only, chopped

2 tsp chopped fresh ginger

1 1/2 tbsp oil

270ml coconut cream

125g crunchy peanut butter

1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce

2 tsp soy sauce

1 tbsp grated palm

sugar or soft brown sugar

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves

750g round or rump steak, cut into 2cm x 10 cm pieces

2 tsp oil

fresh red chili, chopped, to garnish - optional

chopped roasted peanuts, to garnish - optional

1. Put the onion, garlic, sambal oelek, lemon grass and ginger in a food processor and process to a smooth paste.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the paste and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. Add the coconut cream, peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and lime juice and bring to the boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the coriander.
5. Meanwhile, thread the meat onto 12 metal skewers, and cook on a hot char grill or in a non-stick frying pan with the oil for 2 minutes each side, or until cooked to your liking.
6. Serve the skewers on a bed of rice with the sauce and a salad on the side.
7. Garnish with chopped chili and peanuts, if desired.

If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.

Ready to eat in 30 minutes

Serves 4 - 6

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