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Chicken satay skewers

Chicken satay skewers

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lemongrass stem, trimmed, outer layers removed, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated palm sugar (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus extra for basting
  • 600g chicken breast, cut into 2cm cubes 
  • Peanut sauce (see related recipe), to serve
  • Cucumber wedges, to serve 

METHOD
Step 1
Pound lemongrass to a paste with a mortar and pestle. Mix well with spices sugar and oil. Place chicken in a glass or ceramic dish, rub with paste, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Step 2
Meanwhile, soak about 18 wooden skewers in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Thread 5 chicken pieces onto each one.
Step 4
Heat a barbecue or large chargrill on medium-high heat and cook skewers, in batches, turning and constantly basting with extra oil, for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked and slightly charred. Serve skewers with sauce and cucumber.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking.

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