Satay lilit

SATAY LILIT

Portions : 4 - Preparation time : 10 minutes - Chilling time : 30 minutes - Cooking time : 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 300 g (10 oz) yellowfin tuna
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) lemongrass, chopped (frozen or fresh)
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) coconut milk
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) sugar
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) galangal, chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) ginger
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) turmeric powder
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) ground coriander
• 1 lime, zest
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh coriander, chopped
• 3 kaffir lime leaves, center vein removed
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) nutmeg
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) fish sauce
• 2 gray shallots, chopped
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) Sambal Oelek or red pepper, chopped

Preparation

1. In the bowl of a food processor, puree all ingredients to a fine, smooth paste.
2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the BBQ to maximum.
4. Form dough into small balls and skewer on a lemongrass stick or wooden skewer.
5. Lightly oil each satay (skewer) and place on the BBQ grill.
6. Cook for 2 minutes on each side and serve hot.

PS: The same recipe can be made with ground chicken breast. However, the cooking time will be longer.