Grilled Satays: Small Recipe

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When skewered onto small bamboo skewers, beef or chicken kabobs are great appetizers, welcome at any outdoor party. They can be served at room temperature.

Cooking Method:
Grilling Grilling
Servings :
3
  • Ingredients
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    1 1/2 lbs. Tenderloin Steaks, for beef satays
    1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Legs, boneless, skinless, for chicken satays

    Chile Dipping Sauce

    1 clove garlic, peeled
    3 tbsp. Asian fish sauce
    1 tbsp. water
    1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
    1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes

    Marinade

    1 tsp. fresh ginger, chopped
    1 tsp. scallions, chopped
    1 tsp. garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
    4 tsp. rice wine vinegar
    4 tsp. fresh lime juice
    4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
    4 tsp. light soy sauce
    Asian chili paste, to taste (depends on type used, but the goal should be to reach a moderate level of heat)

    Peanut Dipping Sauce

    1 tsp. fresh ginger
    1 scallion
    3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
    2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
    1 tbsp. light soy sauce
    1 tbsp. lime juice
    1 tsp. light brown sugar

Directions

    Prepare marinade: In a blender or food processor, chop fine or puree the ginger, scallions, and garlic. Add all remaining marinade ingredients and blend until smooth. Yields about 1/3 cup.
    If using beef, bring beef to room temperature. Cut into 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch slices. If using chicken, cut refrigerated breasts or thighs diagonally into 1-inch strips.
    Place beef or chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours.
    Prepare one or both dipping sauces. For chile dipping sauce: In a blender or food processor, chop fine or puree the garlic. Combine all remaining chile dipping sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Yields about 4 1/2 cups. For peanut dipping sauce: In a blender or food processor, chop fine or puree ginger and scallions. Add all remaining peanut dipping sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Yields about 4 1/2 cups.
    Prepare charcoal or gas grill. Grill over high heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes each side.
    Serve with one or both dipping sauces.

Tips:

Lobel's Signature London Broil is also an excellent cut to use when preparing the beef satays.