Malaysian beef satays with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Name: Malaysian beef satays with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: Makes 12 sticks
Cuisine: Malay
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 teaspoons ground turmeric; 4 teaspoons ground fennel; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups (300 g) roasted unsalted peanuts; 2 cups (500 ml) water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2-in (5-cm) fresh ginger root, sliced; 2 red finger-length chili; 4 small shallots; 4 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 12 bamboo skewers (see note); 1½ lbs (700 g) beef tenderloin, cut into cubes; 4 teaspoons ground coriander; 4 small shallots, minced

Preparation info

Makes
12
sticks

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 30

Appears in

Asian Tapas

By Christophe Megel and Anton Kilayko

Published 2010

About

Complex spicing is reflective of Malay cuisine—many influences that have shaped it over the centuries. The ingredient list here may appear daunting but once everything is measured out and assembled, the actual cooking time is short and the results, sensational.

Ingredients

4 small shallots, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup (

Asia
Malaysia
Starter
Spicy

Method

Make the Spicy Peanut Sauce by grinding all the ingredients in a blender or food processor to a coarse paste. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced to half. Remove and set aside.
Combine the shallots, garlic, soy sauce, olive