Moo Satay
Tender grilled pork skewers with a rich peanut sauce, a classic Thai street food. Served with cucumber and onion relish for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 tbsp red chili paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 whole lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 2
In a bowl, combine coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar, garlic, coriander, and turmeric. Add pork cubes and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 3
Thread marinated pork onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- 4
Whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, chili paste, and garlic in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 5
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is smooth and creamy. Add water if too thick.
- 6
Heat a charcoal grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill satay skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until pork is cooked through and lightly charred.
- 7
Arrange satay on a platter with cucumber and red onion slices. Drizzle peanut sauce over satay or serve on the side.
- 8
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- bamboo skewers
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- whisk
- charcoal grill or grill pan
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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