Beef Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce

• servings: Servings 12
• active time: 15 min
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

MARINADE:

600g / 1.2lb beef rump steak (top sirloin in the US) , 2.5 cm/1" pieces (Note 2)

1/4 cup coconut mik , full fat (I use Ayam, Note 3)

1 tbsp curry powder (Note 4)

1 tsp white sugar

2 tsp red curry paste (Note 5)

1/2 tsp baking soda / bi-carb (tenderiser, Note 6)

1 tsp salt

THAI PEANUT SAUCE:

1 tbsp red curry paste (Note 5)

2/3 cup coconut milk , full fat (I use Ayam, Note 3)

1/3 cup natural peanut butter , smooth (Note 7)

1 1/2 tbsp white sugar

1 tsp dark soy sauce (Note 8)

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp cider vinegar (Note 9)

1/3 cup water

COOKING & SERVING:

1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil , for cooking

2 tbsp peanuts , finely chopped

Lime wedges (optional)

Coriander / cilantro leaves and sliced red chilli (optional)

Directions

If cooking on a BBQ or over charcoal, soak skewers for 2 hours in water so they don't burn.

THAI BEEF SATAY SKEWERS:

Mix together the beef and Marinade in a bowl. Cover with cling wrap and marinate overnight (do not reduce marinating time else the beef may not tenderise enough).

Thread onto skewers – I do 4 pieces each.

Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large non stick pan over medium high heat.

Cook 10 minutes (yes, well done!): Cook skewers in batches for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on all 4 sides until deep golden (total of 8 to 10 minutes) and fully cooked through. (Note: baking soda tenderised beef needs to be thoroughly cooked to be tender. The beef is still a bit chewy if it's medium or less.)

Rest: Transfer skewers to plate and rest for 3 minutes before serving with Peanut Sauce.

THAI PEANUT SAUCE:

Place all Peanut Sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat.

Stir to combine then simmer, stirring every now and then, for 5 minutes. Adjust consistency with water – it should be a pourable but thickish sauce.

Remove from stove, cover with lid and keep warm while cooking skewers.

Pour sauce into a bowl. Sprinkle with some peanuts – stir some through if you want.

Pile satay skewers onto a platter, sprinkle with remaining peanuts, coriander and chilli.

Serve with sauce on the side for dipping. Add a side of Jasmine Rice or Thai Fried Rice or Pineapple Fried Rice to complete the meal!